9 to 5 Imposter
9 to 5 Imposter
Andy Sajous & James Adams
9 to 5 in Five: Growth Tax Theory - Eric Shanks
5 minutes Posted Jan 7, 2026 at 6:00 am.
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In this episode of the 9 to 5 in Five, Andy uses a high-impact clip from Eric Shanks to illustrate the "Growth Tax Theory", the psychological price we pay every time we level up in our careers. While many view imposter syndrome as an emotional roadblock, Eric’s success reveals it can actually be a high-performance fuel that drives us to over-prepare and master new skills. By analyzing Eric’s "certification shield" and his tactical approach to silencing internal noise,