Knock-Knock, Imposter Syndrome’s Here: How It’s Plaguing Real Estate Industry And What To Do!
Key Points:
- Imposter Syndrome is creeping in the real estate sector, affecting the performance and well-being of real estate agents
- It is triggered by a challenging year, new industry changes, or being unable to keep up with the Joneses of the property business
- Those affected may feel undeserving of their successes, fear being exposed as a fraud, and struggle with self-confidence
- The reports suggest embracing vulnerability, reaching out for support, practicing self-care, and developing resilience to combat Imposter Syndrome
- Positive transformation is possible if real estate agents make a shift in their mindset and seek the help they need
Hot Take
Did you hear the one about the real estate agent who walked into a bar? The barman says, “Hey, you’re the guy who made a killing on that city centre property deal. You lucky dog!” The estate agent weeps into his beer and wails, “But I’m a fraud!” Mild depression or desperate call for another round? Nah, just another case of the notorious ‘imposter syndrome’ making an unannounced visit.
Now, if this syndrome was a cheesy horror movie, it would have the tagline “The silent brain ninja that silently creeps on successful people, making them feel like they’re donning an invisibility cloak of success.” Not to belittle the struggles, but the trickster in our heads often makes us see ourselves as lesser than we are, clinging onto us like a cheap suit.
So, if you’re a real estate rockstar who’s feeling more like a roadie recently, remember this – even a Rolex might stop ticking if you forget to wind it. It sounds like you need a psychological tune-up to remind yourself of your accomplishments and sweep away the banana peel of self-doubt.
Pull out your resilience toolbox and tighten those loose self-esteem screws. Banish the impostor in you to the attic of obscurity. Show the property business who’s the real boss! And remember – even super real-estaters need a little breakdown to build a better empire. So shake off that imposter syndrome, down that pint and tell your success story – without the ghost of undeservedness looming behind you.
On the quirky real estate rollercoaster, it’s perfectly okay to feel queasy at the peaks. Just remember not to let phantoms like imposter syndrome steal your fun. Now, go out there, and win the world, you property prodigy, you!
Original article: https://www.inman.com/2024/01/08/9-ways-to-combat-imposter-syndrome-for-peak-performance/
