I'm not a faithful reader of the Wall Street Journal, but a recent article that someone tweeted about caught my eye. Its title: "Silencing the Voice that Says You're a Fraud."
Unfortunately, I am very aware of that voice in my head. It plagues me with doubts about my writing ability and causes me to hesitate about marketing my services. What gives me the right to claim to be some great writer? Surely someone will figure out that's not the case! It is thoughts like these that can be immobilizing.
One psychologist is quoted in the article saying, "People usually succeed in spite of their Inner Critic, not because of them."
Just a few weeks ago, a friend and I were discussing how and why some are perceived to be experts in their field. She, for instance, has come to be known a a local authority on social media. She's not really sure what's she's done to deserve it, but she's content to ride the wave. Yet, all the while she's wondering if someone will call her out for being a fraud.
But is she? I'm thinking it comes down to confidence. If you project an air of confidence in yourself, your ability and your knowledge, I think people are drawn to that and in turn seek you out when they need answers or insight into what they perceive is your area of expertise.
So if you silence that inner voice and face the world with confidence, does that result in success? I hoping yes!
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