How To Beat Impostor Syndrome As An Entrepreneur

🎯 Stop trying to prove yourself. Start building with purpose.

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Imposter syndrome kills more dreams than failure ever will—but what if it’s not about confidence or competence at all?

 

In this episode, Tilmon shares how getting fired from a six-figure job led to building a six-figure business in under a year—not by pretending to be perfect, but by getting brutally clear on what mattered. This is the mindset shift that will free you from burnout, self-doubt, and the belief that you’re “not ready yet.”

 

You’ll walk away with:

A simple way to overcome imposter syndrome starting today

Tilmon’s exact daily structure to avoid burnout and stay productive

The only 3 skills you need to master as a new entrepreneur

 

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⏱ TIMESTAMPS 

00:00 – Why imposter syndrome kills more dreams than lack of talent

 00:28 – The truth: It’s not confidence, it’s clarity

 00:49 – Getting fired → building a six-figure business

 01:06 – Being “new” ≠ being “unworthy”

 01:23 – How Tilmon turned experience into credibility

 01:36 – Documenting your journey builds trust

 01:55 – The danger of isolation while building

 02:12 – Tilmon’s real productivity schedule (7AM–6PM)

 02:44 – Rest isn't optional—it’s strategic

 02:58 – Build your schedule around your energy, not your ego

 03:10 – The 3 skills you actually need to grow a business

 03:16 – Storytelling: Explain what you do and why it matters

 03:29 – Sales: Solving real problems for real people

 03:40 – Systems: If you can’t repeat it, you can’t grow it

 03:54 – Small steps silenced self-doubt

 04:07 – Start messy. Start anyway. Just don’t quit.

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Imposter syndrome can be crippling, but the key to overcoming challenges isn't just skill or confidence. Instead, focus on personal growth and gaining clarity to silence that self doubt.