By 
Deanna Wu
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TEDx Talk

Imposter Syndrome: The Lies of Our Mind

Having grown up with the mentality that life was nothing more than a series of competitions, Deanna Wu is no stranger to the act of constantly comparing herself to those around her. In the world of cello performance, basketball, and mathematics, her achievements have come with the caveat of self-doubt and a sense of never being enough. After learning to shut out her irrational anxieties, Deanna finally gained the confidence to simply be herself. Deanna hopes that sharing her experiences will provide her audience with the insight needed to overcome their personal insecurities, just as how she drew on others to overcome her own.

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