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My experience with imposter syndrome — and how to (partly) overcome it (Article)

80,000 Hours Podcast

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The Imposter Syndrome

Ask for explicit negative feedback on your work. Tell my manager exactly how long it takes me to do my research task this week. Each time I did these experiments, I got clarity on what my actual strengths and weaknesses were. It's crucially important to be open, curious, and truth-seeking when forming a judgment about what you might or might not be capable of addressing those pressing problems.

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