"Who Are You to Talk About Success?" Feeling Similar? Let’s Talk About Imposter Syndrome

Hi everyone!

This morning, I woke up to a snowy day. The world outside was beautifully covered in white, and after my short walk outside in the morning, I felt energized and motivated.

Walking got me thinking about something that’s been on my mind lately: the feeling that I’m not qualified enough to talk about certain topics.

Have you ever thought, “Who am I to write about this?” Or, “I haven’t mastered this myself—what gives me the right to share?”

This feeling, often called imposter syndrome, is something I’ve wrestled with over the past few weeks. As I’ve been publishing content daily, that inner critic has been loud:

• “You’re writing about habits—do you even follow them perfectly?”

• “Who are you to talk about success when you’re still figuring things out?”

Here’s what I’ve realized:
👉 You don’t need to be an expert to share your experiences. If you’re writing or creating, that’s enough.
👉 Even seasoned professionals feel this way—it’s not just you.
👉 Acknowledging this feeling can take its power away.

So, how do we push back?
👉 Get out of your head. Keep a “brag file” of achievements to remind yourself of your wins.
👉 Talk about it. Saying it out loud takes away its power.
👉 Reframe it. If you feel like an imposter, it’s probably because you’re stepping outside your comfort zone—and that’s where growth happens.

For me, imposter syndrome often feels like the resistance Steven Pressfield describes in The War of Art

That inner critic loves to use resistance as a weapon, convincing us we’re not ready or good enough. But acknowledging this resistance and pushing through it is where the real growth happens. The key is to keep going;

• Share what you know and be honest about your journey.

• Battle the resistance and procrastination that these feelings create.

• Start by telling yourself, “I’ll write/record first, and then decide whether to publish.”

Remember, imposter syndrome doesn’t mean you’re not good enough. It means you’re challenging yourself, and that’s a good thing.

The more you take action, the quieter that inner critic becomes.

Now, I’ll turn the question back to you:

What’s one moment where imposter syndrome showed up for you, and how did you handle it?

Let’s start a conversation—reply to this email or share your thoughts below!

CTA (Call to Action): If this message resonated with you, forward it to a friend who might need this reminder: you don’t need to be perfect to share your story.

Thanks for reading!

Selim Uysal

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