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Discussion on: How I Manage Impostor Syndrome, Fear of Failure, and Other Common Programmer Problems

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Vitaly Rtishchev

Everybody seems to get crazy with Impostor syndrome but if you look at different angle you will see that it is actually a good thing. From my experience, it pushes you towards learning new stuff and makes you more prepared to deal with everchanging industry where it's "learn or leave". So if you are trying to avoid this hard feeling – don't, it will fo away eventually and leave you with good knowledge base.

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Vitor Paladini

Yeah, I agree that that is a positive aspect to it.

However, I think it is more a matter of finding balance than welcoming it with open arms. It is good to be humble and be aware of all the thing that you don't know, but worrying too much about being an impostor can be a massive source of anxiety.