Those Britches Look Goooood on You

You know that feeling when you’re about to do something new, exciting, maybe a little out of your comfort zone—and suddenly your brain chimes in with:

“Who do you think you are?”
“You don’t belong here.”
“They’re going to find out you’re a total fraud.”

Congratulations! You’re experiencing impostor syndrome—a charming little relic from our brain’s ancient operating system.

Why Your Brain Is Being So Rude

Here’s the deal: Impostor syndrome isn’t a personal flaw. It’s not a sign you’re unqualified or in over your head. It’s just your primitive brain trying to protect you from danger that no longer exists.

Back in the day, standing out too much—being “too big for your britches”—could actually be deadly. Like, literally lead-to-exile-from-the-tribe deadly. Your brain learned to associate visibility with risk. So now, every time you go to step into something new or powerful or bold, it throws up warning signs.

Only problem?
You’re not in the tribe anymore. You’re in a boardroom. Or on a Zoom call. Or launching your dream business.

And in today’s world, being bold isn’t dangerous. It’s necessary.

Calm That Ancient Brain with Cold, Hard Facts

Here’s how to shut that impostor voice down: feed it facts.

Your resume. Your reviews. Your track record.
The fact that you’ve even considered doing this thing? That means you believe it’s possible. Somewhere deep down, you know you’re capable. You wouldn’t even be here otherwise.

So when your inner caveperson starts freaking out about whether you’re “ready,” open up the file. Look at the facts. Prove your case. Your brain is smart—it’ll eventually catch on.

Those Britches? They’re Yours

Next time you get that flutter of “I’m not sure I belong here,” I want you to hear my voice in your head saying:

“Those britches? They fit you just fine.”

Maybe they feel a little snug today because you’re growing. Maybe they’re a new style you’re not used to yet. Doesn’t matter.

They’re yours.

So zip ‘em up, stand tall, and go do the thing. You’re not an impostor—you’re just leveling up.