lobonode on Nostr: Note to self: I deal with people that are extremely knowledgeable on a day to day. ...

Note to self:

I deal with people that are extremely knowledgeable on a day to day. People that are a lot more sought out and they have less of academic preparation to show for than I do. A lot of times I catch myself trying to prove myself to them as I have done so for all my academic career and now in corporate world. Asking questions I end up going on and on trying to comment on their answer and add questions to it. Trust me that does not go anywhere.

## Successful people don't waste their time on others "beliefs"

Successful people want facts and they want them concise. Same goes for questions and emails. If you have nothing relevant to say that adds to the value of the project, move on. Meaningless conversations don't go nowhere and get unanswered. I've been there. Get a question answered and I reply with blabber and get silence back. Keep things brief, to the point, and efficient, take your answer and do your best. Their job is to produce results and move projects along. I am a bit more academic and like to delve into topics but the reality is that this can sometimes be time and money waste.

## Don't waste your energy proving yourself to others

The person that is really strong willed, independent and unfazed by what other people think or do is the person that truly does the job for their own enjoyment. Do things to fulfill your joy and for the sake of your own search for truth. This can and will pay off in the long run.

We tend to compare ourselves to others when we have deep insecurities ([[impostor syndrome]]). If you are truly passionate, what does it matter what other people do? It does not matter how they are being promoted and how fast things are going for them. It is our sincerity and integrity in our work that matters and speaks more. If not to others then it better be to yourself.