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The Tortoise Syndrome

The Tortoise Syndrome

and how 'playing small' does not serve the world

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Apr 15, 2024
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What is it about imposter syndrome and the would-be writer? I put a simple post on Instagram the other day about the next writing retreat. ‘If you’ve ever wanted to write about food,’ I wrote, ‘but felt the grip of imposter syndrome holding you back, I have a few places left for the next How to Cook a Book retreat on M…

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