I think it is between the 5 to 10 mark. I think a lot of people realize that they have hit the mark long after their talents have put them on it. For some reaso

I think it is between the 5 to 10 mark. I think a lot of people realize that they have hit the mark long after their talents have put them on it. For some reason, people over assume competency in others in our industry. I think it has something to do with the fact that smart people generally rate themselves as less intelligent that they are perceived when self assessing. When I reflected on my career, I realized that I was a senior for about 3 years before I knew I was a senior. I don't know if that is standard but looking at the guys I have mentored who have come of age it seems to be.