This time last year I was punching a clock. I followed a dream that ended up snowballing quick. We’ll hit a year in business at the end of this month and have already done ~$2M in revenue with 26% net profit margins. Long story short, I was looking for investors to help us grow at the same rate or faster. I found a great partnership and now I’m the “CEO” of my own company.
This is a complete first world problem, but how do you get over imposture syndrome? I know I’ve worked hard to get here, but it’s something I never dreamed of happening.
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That’s a wild ride. A year in, hitting $2M and 26% profit margins? that’s insane. But I get it. the impostor thing is real. You’ve put in the work, but it’s easy to feel like you’re faking it. here’s thee deal: don’t get caught up in comparing yourself to others. Everyone’s journey is different. But if youre wrestling with this, focus on building systems that keep you moving forward.
* Start with 7 days to finish your current project. don’t let perfection be the enemy of done.
* Review notes daily. youll spot patterns faster than you think.
* Give yourself 30 days of consistent self-editing. It builds confidence, even if it feels slow at first. then, lock in a 90-minute review slot every Saturday to check progress. Just keep the momentum going.
Dont overthink it. you’ve built something amazing, and that’s what matters.
Keep putting up numbers like that, and you’ll quickly prove to yourself that you’re not an imposter. Congrats on your success!!