Episode #87 Comparing and Despairing

Do you keep comparing yourself to others and despairing that you come up short?

Do you tell yourself everyone else has it easy, but for you it’s always hard?

Everyone else is naturally confident, but you’re overwhelmed with self doubt?

Opportunities fall into other people’s laps but you can’t catch a break?

Success comes easily for others, but for you it’s always a struggle?

This is overthinking and if you don’t have a way to solve for it it’s going to stifle your potential, slow you down and maybe even keep you stuck.

If this resonates you’re in the right place.

In episode #87 of the Legal Imposters Podcast I explain exactly what to do to nip comparing and despairing in the bud so you can focus on your goal, take action to achieve it and perform to your true potential.

Here’s what I cover:

1. How you know you’re comparing and despairing so you can catch it the next time it happens and you know how to solve for it

2. When comparing and despairing is a sign of imposter syndrome and how it is keeping you stuck

3. Two solutions that may help and one solution that never fails

4. How to get started right away

P.S. If you’re a black lawyer and you’re ready to stop the overthinking that is holding yourself back, CONFIDENCE Live! on Saturday 31s May 2025 at The Conduit, London is your opportunity, seize it now! You will follow a proven process for Remembering who you are and then build your unique IMPOSTER SPEECH so you’ll always have the confidence to get to work. Places are limited. To avoid disappointment, grab your ticket today. Click this link to book your spot https://www.eventbrite.com/e/confidence-live-with-caroline-flanagan-tickets-1360809591119

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