Feeling Like a Fraud: Exposing Imposter Syndrome

An affliction of the able that can be cured with a new self image

Imposter syndrome seems to afflict people of any background with little in common except that they are high achievers. JJ Jordan/Unsplash

Since he was 6 years old, Greg Pignataro had a passion for soccer. He grew up with dreams of going pro or at least earning a college scholarship.

At a soccer camp during his senior year of high school, he began to see his dream come true. He caught the eye of university coaches who offered him a scholarship and a spot on the team.