Imposter syndrome, overworking, and working environments
summary
Personal story traces the path from non-CS courses to a junior dev offer in Feb 2021 and a Pay It Forward award in Sept 2020 while naming specific fixes like deleted one database column that causes incidents, tools and habits like a free Notion wins template, walking one-to-ones, and a daily 12–2 team focus block. Cites a claim that 70% of people feel imposter syndrome, links perfectionism to overwork and burnout, and shows practical fixes that actually reduce anxiety and improve onboarding.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Introduction
- 3:09Imposter syndrome
- 8:06Imposter cycle effects
- 11:39Perfectionism and overwork
- 15:55Identity and societal pressures
- 17:01Inclusive work environments
- 20:09Growth mindset
- 24:47Sustainable habits
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