Impostor syndrome, am I suffering enough to talk about it?
summary
Claims a set of practical, tested tactics and shows they work: organized a conference and mentored at two events while still feeling impostor feelings, so the fixes are concrete not theoretical. Techniques include write down achievements, keep a file of compliments, use Stack Overflow and documentation, ask peers for help and evaluate the worst case. Advice also covers simple habits—stop dismissing compliments, bribe friends for reminders, take breaks—that are easy to try tonight.
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chapters (19)
- 0:00Intro
- 1:27What is wrong with me
- 5:28Multiplechoice tests
- 9:26Impostor syndrome
- 11:23Why we struggle
- 12:19Stop comparing
- 12:50Everything is in your hat
- 13:49Ask for advice
- 14:36bribe your friends
- 15:27being wrong or not
- 17:11stop commenting
- 17:54do what you enjoy
- 18:43be an overachiever
- 19:06underestimate yourself
- 19:51you aint imposed
- 20:25reasonable feedback
- 21:17talk about your fears
- 22:27Kung Fu Panda
- 22:57New Job
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