Exactly. And then you wonder if you're just making excuses and trying to blame the test. But in the end you have to consider your past work, things you've buil

Exactly. And then you wonder if you're just making excuses and trying to blame the test. But in the end you have to consider your past work, things you've built, and the value you've added to things. And, most of all, positive feedback you've received from colleagues or customers. I reflect on the fact that my colleagues have worked in my code, built entire new features of their own on top of it, and then vouched for me in job referrals that have their name on them. That's the most valuable confidence pill in your arsenal.