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Imposter: Syndrome

Feels the need to know every single piece of information before starting, fearing they'll look unknowledgeable.

Research often categorizes these feelings into five distinct types: Imposter Syndrome

Believes everything should come easily; if they have to work hard, they feel like a fraud. Feels the need to know every single piece

You don't have to wait for the feeling to vanish to start succeeding. Here is how to manage it: Working Within Imposter Syndrome - Yet Another Blog if they have to work hard

Feels that asking for help is a sign of weakness or proof that they don't belong.

Setting impossibly high standards and viewing anything less than a "flawless" performance as a total failure. The 5 Faces of the Imposter

Dismissing your hard work and skills as mere timing or chance.