Shit You Don't Learn in School

24. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

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Jun 4, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Unanchored Identity After Leaving A Job

  • Calvin felt self-doubt after leaving his job and hanging out with highly successful people.
  • He questioned whether building something on his own made him look like a loser despite enjoying the path.
INSIGHT

Ambition Needs A Balanced Anchor

  • Ambitious goals require accepting failure as part of progress and can be a healthy motivator.
  • You should balance ambition with contentment so you don't constantly chase and never enjoy wins.
ADVICE

Normalize The Learning Curve

  • Remember that no one truly knows everything and most people are figuring things out as they go.
  • Treat experts as further along a learning curve and commit to the work if you want to reach them.
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