Released on: September 25, 2008, 2:05 am

Press Release Author: John Graden

Industry: Entertainment

Press Release Summary: Seconds Out is proud to announce the publication of John
Graden's new book, The Impostor Syndrome. The Impostor Syndrome is the underlying
feeling that you are not as smart, skilled, or talented as people think you are.
It’s a feeling that you are getting away with something and that people will find
out you are faking it.

Press Release Body: Hollywood, CA, September 25, 2008 -- Some of Hollywood’s biggest
names have gone on record stating that, despite their success, they feel as though
they are frauds. Experts call this The Impostor Syndrome and afflicts over 70% of
the population.

The Impostor Syndrome is the underlying feeling that you are not as smart, skilled,
or talented as people think you are. It’s a feeling that you are getting away with
something and that people will find out you are faking it.

How do you know if you suffer from The Impostor Syndrome? In his new book, The
Impostor Syndrome: How to Replace Self-Doubt with Self-Confidence and Train Your
Brain for Success, John Graden outlines some possible indicators:

1. Do you sometimes not speak up because you feel people will realize you’re not as
smart as they think you are?
2. Do you find it hard to accept praise?
3. Is it difficult for you to take credit for your accomplishments?
4. Do you feel like a fake and fear you are going to be found out soon?
5. Are you a perfectionist who is terrified of making a mistake?

If any of these statements apply to you, you may suffer from The Impostor Syndrome.
According to Graden, “This is the big, unspoken issue that holds so many people
back. When people hear about The Impostor Syndrome, the response is always, “Oh my
God! That’s me! You mean there’s a name for it?”

Experts have different theories on what causes The Impostor Syndrome. Some say it’s
psychologically based, while others feel it a cultural phenomenon. Graden says his
interest is in helping people to overcome it, just as he did. Graden created the
worlds’ largest professional association and trade journal for the martial arts
industry, and is widely credited with bringing the industry from the back alley to
the boardroom, all while battling The Impostor Syndrome.

Graden says. “I was watching TV many years ago, and I heard Paul Newman say, “I
always have this feeling that someone is going to push through the crowd, grab my
arm and say, ‘It’s over Newman.’ It’s all been a mistake…” I knew right away what he
meant because I had the same feeling. It wasn’t until 20-years later, when I told
that story at a seminar, someone told me that was The Impostor Syndrome.”

Graden now conducts seminars and workshops overcoming the self-doubt associated with
The Impostor Syndrome.
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Web Site: http://www.JohnGraden.com

Contact Details: Contact :
John Graden
Seconds Out, Inc
Hollywood, CA
727-644-3384
johngraden@mac.com
http://www.JohnGraden.com