This does work for you, if you're on to something, even though the fact applies that you cannot know if the thing you're on to isn't already discovered and/or c

This does work for you, if you're on to something, even though the fact applies that you cannot know if the thing you're on to isn't already discovered and/or correct, which are things that are mostly impossible to know: https://www.xkcd.com/1163/ https://www.xkcd.com/1163/ Your point about working/collaborating/trusting in others is a twofold thing. Environments where everyone thrives to their max are very rare and hard to protect. Centrally here, being aware of what you need and how you can work with (or without) others is the crucial thing, and yes, reverse Dunning-Kruger happens to the best of us. UPDATE: A bit of humility keeps every scientist's personality on the way towards self-improvement and breakthrough.