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Don't let imposter syndrome hold you back - it's not bad to check yourself, and imposter syndrome can certainly help you as well - but when it prevents you from
by elliottcarlson 10y ago
Don't let imposter syndrome hold you back - it's not bad to check yourself, and imposter syndrome can certainly help you as well - but when it prevents you from even trying to get ahead, it can delay your career trajectory significantly. Be confident in what you do know.
- fjrieiekd 10y agoThis is a good one -- I think there's a point after a few years where one realizes just how little they actually know, even if they are otherwise quite proficient. It's ok to not be the smartest guy in the room or have the ability to come up with your own algorithms, compilers, etc... keep on learning and make use of what you learned, and don't be afraid to be less than perfect and make mistakes.