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Discussion on: How do you handle lack of self-confidence and career-numbing doubt?

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I had to accept that I’m not alone in the way I feel about my insecurities and struggles. Staved off my pride to not admit that I’m alone and that no one understands. I had to go back to those days when my curiosity grounded me: it was because I precisely knew so little that I realized that I’m always learning something. I had to learn to take compliments just as well as I had to learn to take criticism. Criticism alone isn’t enough, you need to be applauded for your strengths as well. I had to be okay about raising my hand to ask questions and to not be a Lone Ranger at everything.