Why I Still Feel Like a Fraud at 50: Imposture Syndrome and Perfectionism Unpacked

Why do I still feel like a fraud at fifty, even though I should be more confident than ever? Mark Talaga from The Center for Identity explains perfectionism and impostor syndrome in midlife and how to let go of needing to have it all figured out.

In this Before Boca conversation we break down how to tell if you are a perfectionist, where perfectionism and impostor syndrome come from, why they show up so loudly in midlife when we are starting new careers and hobbies, whythe quest to be perfect feels so exhausting right now, and how to get more comfortable with the discomfort of not being perfect.

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