Many smart people doubt themselves for various reason. Before we get into those reasons though, it s important to know a little bit of self doubt can go a long way, positively and negatively. On the positive side, this may force you to be sure that your ideas and goals are what you want to do, and are actually feasible and attainable, no goose chasing for a smart person with a little doubt.
Key Takeaways:
- One reason so many smart and talented people doubt themselves is that they know the world is vast and their own knowledge is limited.
- Less-capable, less-curious people don’t doubt themselves a bit. They’ll tell an interviewer I am an expert in every single aspect of this topic.
- Unfortunately, a lot of the people who believe they have nothing to learn are in leadership positions where they get to hire and manage other people.
“It may help you in your confidence-building journey to remember that being confident in yourself does not require you to believe — much less to state — that you are an expert or a visionary.”
http://www.ceo.com/strategy/ten-reasons-smart-people-doubt-themselves/
