How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome (at school, at work and in life)

TIMING BREAKDOWN:
Lesson 1 - 1:37
Lesson 2 - 5:24
Lesson 3 - 7:49
Lesson 4 - 10:28
Lesson 5 - 12:51
(Bonus Lesson) Final Thought - 15:10

If you've ever felt unworthy of your accomplishments, join me as I share 5 lessons that helped me overcome a decade of imposter syndrome: as a STEM student in university, as a data scientist in the tech industry and as human being on planet earth.

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[nature_nd]

Most tech fields move so fast, you can quickly become a rookie no matter how much experience you have. The thing is, it's impossible to be an expert in more than a dozen topics or so. Because of that, there will always be tons of people more expert than you in different things. It doesn't make you an imposter. It makes you human. Be good at what you do, be dedicated, and be open to learning new technologies when they are relevant and necessary, and you'll be successful. Einstein would be an imposter these days. If you have expertise in a field of study and are productive in the workforce today, you're not an imposter! That's my take. Great video! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!! :)

[DowntownDee]

I’m a 40 year old single mom with a daughter about to graduate high school meaning i have a lot of free time all of a sudden so I recently started school to pursue a longtime goal of an SE degree maybe switching to DA…my biggest hurdle right now is imposter syndrome. This perspective from a younger person who is already successful in the tech/data field that I would feel inferior to because of said syndrome was refreshing. Great channel!

[bridget]

As a fellow female entering tech/data from a rocky STEM undergraduate background, I find you so relatable and inspiring! I've actually been plagued by imposter syndrome for YEARS! 😅 I'm so glad I discovered you via TikTok! I now follow you on both YT and TikTok to binge your videos as I transition into my new tech career! 🥰

[mehlover]

I really needed to hear this. I feel so pressured to keep learning 24/7 in order to keep a job. I feared that I was going into a horrible career life. I mean, yeah, it'd pay good, but there'd be no work-life balance. But hearing others having hobbies and a life outside of work is a real relief

[ShivanS]

I'm happy I found this channel. Informative, useful and entertaining! Also, thanks for sharing your personal experience. Sorry to hear about comments you received. Looking forward to future videos.

[farhan]

I cannot be more thankful to you and putting this topic in a very interesting way and passing all the messages that I was waiting to hear. Specially after message 3 and 4 it made me feel on ease and confident.

I constantly keep battling and spiraling these tgouggts. I will try to take your advice on sometimes lowering the standards also help seek other potential possibilities. Not sure what your name is but thank you again for this video.

[jfrankx]

Here is your validation 👍 Great content as usual

[oguh]

I have never seen a better video on this subject...ever!!!! SUBBED!

[bc]

You and this video deserve more likes and comments. Thanks for openly addressing this, and giving great advice!

[yukithejapanese]

I like how you're being yourself in your video!

[AnnieCPie]

Thank you, I felt so called out this whole video 😅, but I'm really glad I watched it! I hope I can get better with the imposter syndrome throughout university.

[DataProfessor]

Here's a like, another great video! Yes the imposter syndrome is real especially in tech and academia where there's always something new to learn and the speed of change is unbelievably fast. Also, really liked the advice you're putting out for dealing with imposter syndrome.

[binry_dstructr]

I remember my first year of undergrad when I got a B on my math exam. I wanted to break every piece of furniture in my living room. (Can you guess I was a straight-A student myself?) However, I thankfully did not resolve to just get good enough grades to pass my courses and earn my degree. If I did, I would've had a hard time getting into grad school.

If undergrad is where you definitely plan to stop, then sure, release the pressure valve. However, put some thought into your future plans beyond just the next few years. This goes double if you want to work in AI/ML/DS, in which many job postings require advanced degrees.

[fernandaaguilar]

Wow what i needed to hear right now, you’re so inspiring and thanks for doing this and allow me to gain confidence being a woman on the techs world

[Transcentalpraetorian]

Thanks alot for that real talk video!!!

[binry_dstructr]

My advice on overcoming IS comprises two simple questions:

1. Did you put in the work to earn what you have?
2. Did you hurt anyone to get where you are?

If you answered yes to the first and no to the second, then go ahead and tell yourself you deserve it!

[EmileHeskeyfication]

Channel deserves more subs 🐐
Great vid again

[smirnovslava]

As a self taught tech manager and entrepreneur with exactly 0 exits and currently doing comp vision startup this video brings me joy and relief somehow. Thank you for that!

Btw discovered through tiktok if that’s make any use for you

[hmzmhd]

Such a relatable video!
Also, we need a full video where the glasses stay on along with the corresponding personality

[nomondesj]

I am glad I stumbled upon this video. Really needed to hear this. Thank you 🙏🏽