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title: Impostor Syndrome
created: 2025-01-23T10:40:57
modified: 2026-01-05T17:15:47
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# You don’t need to be a _guru_. You can just be a _guide_.

If you’re worried that you’re not “qualified” to teach someone else, remember that we often learn best from those who are just a step ahead of us on the journey.

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相反症狀: “[The Dunning-Kruger Effect](the-dunning-kruger-effect.md)” (overconfident/arrogant/complacent)

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Growth happens when you do things you feel unqualified to.

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> _“Impostor syndrome says, “I don’t know what I’m doing. It’s only a matter of time until everyone finds out.’ [Growth mindset](the-growth-mindset.md) says, “I don’t know what I’m doing yet. It’s only a matter of time until I figure it out.” — Adam Grant, [Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things](https://www.goodreads.com/work/quotes/170223349)_