You Don’t Have Imposter Syndrome Anymore—Here’s Why That Scares Folks

 By Xave D. Morgan | Profit In Your Purpose, Breaking Chains & Building Wealth

I’ve dealt with imposter syndrome for years. Quietly. Behind the scenes. Smiling while second-guessing myself. Showing up, even when I didn’t feel “qualified” enough to speak, lead, create, or shine.

But something shifted.

Today, I no longer carry that weight. I’ve defeated it.
And what a plot twist—because now that I’m walking boldly in my light, I’ve noticed that there are people who feel the need to dim it.

They say:
“Don’t say too much.”
“You’re too passionate.”
“You sound emotional.”
“Try to be more polished.”
“You come across a little too strong.”

And what they don’t realize is this:
They are being used to test me.
To test whether or not I’ve truly left imposter syndrome behind.
To see if I will silence myself again just to make them comfortable.

Spoiler alert: I won’t.

The Misunderstood Glow-Up

People mistake my passion for aggression.
My assertiveness for being “too emotional.”
My natural brilliance for arrogance.
And my confidence for audacity I haven’t “earned.”

What they don’t know is how long it took me to be okay with the way I pronounce certain words…
How much shame I carried about not completing my degree in the past…
How intimidated I used to be by people in power, rooms with “titles,” or expectations I didn’t feel worthy of.

They don’t know that people saw my light before I did—and some used that light for their benefit, keeping me small, keeping me silent, keeping me useful but invisible.
They never expected me to rise.
They never wanted me to heal.
They never imagined I’d be standing tall in the power they worked so hard to keep hidden from me.

But guess what?
I am.
I did.
And you can too.

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What Is Imposter Syndrome, Really?

Imposter Syndrome is a psychological pattern where individuals doubt their accomplishments and fear being exposed as a “fraud”—despite evidence of their success.
It often shows up in high-achieving people who internalize the idea that they’ve only made it by luck, timing, or fooling others into believing they’re capable.

It sounds like:

• “I don’t belong in this room.”
• “What if they find out I don’t really know what I’m doing?”
• “They’ll realize I’m not as smart as they think.”

It looks like:

• Overworking to “prove” yourself
• Staying silent when you have ideas
• Avoiding visibility, promotion, or leadership
• Downplaying your wins
• Constantly comparing yourself to others

And here’s the kicker: some people suffer from imposter syndrome silently—they look confident on the outside, but are battling an inner critic that’s ruthless and relentless.

So when someone starts to heal, rise, and speak up…
That transformation can be jarring to others.

Suddenly, you’re “too much.”
Suddenly, you’ve “changed.”
Suddenly, people who never really knew your struggle feel entitled to critique your shine.

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The Staff Meeting That Changed Me

Once, in a meeting, someone brought up imposter syndrome and how they hoped no one on the team was suffering through it.
Two months later, that same person told me that my passion might be a “detriment” to my future.
They even assumed that I had never experienced real hardship.

That moment taught me something.
Some folks are not listening with spiritual ears.
They’re not connected to your growth, your purpose, or your path.
They’re simply projecting.

They don’t know what I’ve come through.
They don’t know the inner battles I’ve won.
They’ve only seen the light—and instead of being inspired by it, they feel threatened by it.

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So Here’s What I Need You to Know:

If you’re feeling unseen, unheard, or misunderstood in your growth—keep going.
If they tell you to shrink—expand anyway.
If they try to confuse your confidence with cockiness—keep shining anyway.

Your light is not the problem.
Their comfort with your former silence is.

You are allowed to evolve.
You are allowed to heal.
You are allowed to take up space, to mispronounce a few words, to be imperfect and brilliant and radiant all at the same time.

And yes, you’re allowed to be bold without apologizing for it.

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Final Word:

Imposter syndrome can’t survive where healing lives.
Once you know who you are—and who you were called to be—there’s no turning back.
So walk into the room.
Speak your truth.
Wear your crown.
And let them adjust.

You’ve earned every part of your glow.