As an aspiring entrepreneur, you have probably faced moments of doubt. You begin to wonder if you are really good enough, if you can really achieve your goals, and if you will ever find real success in your career. While these feelings may be discouraging, the good news is that as a first-time entrepreneur, you are not alone. Many others in your position are also dealing with that has been termed "Impostor Syndrome."

Impostor syndrome encompasses a wide range of feelings. It includes worrying that you aren't smart enough, talented enough, or good enough to achieve your dream. As an aspiring entrepreneur, you might fear that others will find out that you really aren't as smart or as good at your job as they assumed. Sometimes, people begin to think that it was luck, not skill, that helped them to achieve success. While some people allow impostor syndrome to discourage them from achieving their dreams, it can also encourage people to work harder, helping them to prove to themselves as well as others that they can achieve their dream.

Even the Most Successful People Deal with It

When you are dealing with Impostor Syndrome, you may begin to feel like no one else has felt the way you feel. You might start to feel that everyone else is confident and like you are the only one simply pretending to feel …show more content…
For example, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg said that during college at Harvard, she felt like she didn't deserve to be there. She said, "There are still days when I wake up feeling like a fraud, not sure I should be where I am." Supreme Court Judge Sonia Sotomayor said she sometimes does not feel like she is completely a part of the world she occupies. She also admits that sometimes she wonders if she measures up to what is expected of her. Others, including successful entrepreneurs, actors, and musicians, have also admitted to feeling a bit like a fraud at