Setting impossibly high standards and viewing anything less than a "flawless" performance as a total failure. The 5 Faces of the Imposter
Focuses on how things are done; one minor mistake can ruin their entire self-image.
At its core, imposter syndrome is the persistent feeling of inadequacy despite evident success. It often manifests as:
Pushes themselves to work harder than everyone else to "prove" they aren't a fake. Strategies to Silence the Inner Critic
Believes everything should come easily; if they have to work hard, they feel like a fraud.