The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women

And Men: Why Capable People Suffer from the Impostor Syndrome and How to Thrive in Spite of It

De: Valerie Young Ed.D.

Narrado por: Rachel Perry

It's only because they like me. I was in the right place at the right time. I just work harder than the others. I don't deserve this. It's just a matter of time before I am found out. Someone must have made a terrible mistake.

If you are a working woman, chances are this inter­nal monologue sounds all too familiar. And you're not alone. A shocking number of accomplished women in all ca­reer paths and at every level feel as though they are faking it-impostors in their own lives and careers. While the impostor syndrome is not unique to women, women are more apt to agonize over tiny mistakes, see even constructive criticism as evi­dence of their shortcomings, and chalk up their accomplishments to luck rather than skill.

An internationally known speaker, Valerie Young has devoted her career to understanding women's most deeply held beliefs about themselves and their success. In her decades of research, she has uncovered the often surprising reasons why so many accomplished women experience this crushing self-doubt. In The Secret Thoughts of Successful Women, Young gives these women the solution they have been seek­ing. Combining insightful analysis with effective ad­vice and anecdotes, she explains what the impostor syndrome is, why fraud fears are more common in women, and how you can recognize the way it mani­fests in your life.

©2011, 2023 Valerie Young (P)2023 Tantor

Excellent content

I wish I could gift this book to all women around the world. It has been lifesaving!

Valuable information but vulgar with an overuse of profanity

The author provided helpful points that encouraged self-reflection and offered practical tips for coping with these feelings. However, I was disappointed by the excessive use of profanity in the latter chapters. While I appreciate expressive language, the overuse of expletives, particularly towards the end, felt unnecessary and detracted from the overall message. Unfortunately, this made it difficult for me to feel comfortable recommending the book for car rides with friends, family, or anyone who might be sensitive to that kind of language. Overall, while the content is beneficial, the language choices were off putting and annoying in the end.