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Weekly Skill: Identity Bridging

How to stay grounded while you grow.

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Jessica Drapluk
Jan 08, 2026
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One grounded internal skill you can practice this week.

Why This Skill Matters

If imposter syndrome were solved by competence, preparation, or credentials, it would disappear once people became “qualified.”

However, it doesn’t because imposter syndrome isn’t a confidence problem and it isn’t a knowledge gap.

It’s an identity transition problem.

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