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Two diagrams. Left, titled "Imposter Syndrome": a huge yellow circle labeled "What I think others know" with a small green circle inside labeled "What I know". Right, titled "Reality": a green center circle labeled "What I know" surrounded by overlapping yellow circles labeled "What others know".

Imposter Syndrome vs. Reality: Everyone Knows Different Things

A circle diagram contrasts imposter syndrome with reality: others' knowledge is many small overlapping circles, not one giant one. A comforting adulting and workplace reminder.

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Two diagrams. Left, titled "Imposter Syndrome": a huge yellow circle labeled "What I think others know" with a small green circle inside labeled "What I know". Right, titled "Reality": a green center circle labeled "What I know" surrounded by overlapping yellow circles labeled "What others know".

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