06/21/2026
A partner came to me recently with something heavy on his mind. He had an opportunity on the table that would increase his income by thirty eight thousand dollars plus company stock. Instead of being excited, he was wrestling with imposter syndrome. He told me he did not feel like he belonged in the room and that he was not an expert, so he was doubting whether he should take the job at all.
When he asked for coaching advice, I laughed š¤£š¤£š¤£. Not at him, but at the situation. It slipped out too fast and I apologized right away. The truth is I laughed because I could see what he could not. He was ready. He just did not believe it yet.
I told him something I live by. Get inside the plane. While you are flying it, learn to fly it better. That is how growth works. You step into the opportunity first, then you rise to meet it.
I also reminded him of something we all know but rarely say out loud. Do you know how many relatives, friends, and connected people have been given roles they were not qualified for š¤
He paused and said he had never looked at it from that angle. That was the moment his confidence shifted.
I am encouraging you just like I encouraged him to take opportunities that make you feel SMALL. Over time you will grow into them and eventually become the giant you always were.
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