What I’ve learnt about imposter syndrome on the eve of turning 40

“It’s time we normalise feeling uneasy,” argues Ben Graham, co-founder of global search firm TritonExec.

by Ben Graham

I don’t care what anyone says, but age is not just a number. I’m about to turn 40, and with that comes a flurry of mixed feelings, emotion and reflection.

Don’t worry, this isn’t about to be a psychoanalysis session, and yes there is a very real takeaway for others who find themselves at a similar life juncture.

Imposter syndrome is something that has dogged me personally for a number of years. However, on the eve of turning 40, I have reached some conclusions worth sharing.

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