You don't have to change which hat you're wearing, but you do have to change the position you're working from.
Here are 9 common positions to take in any interaction.
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corporate mindset: don't get fired
freelancer mindset: go get hired
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Platforms are playgrounds.
Look around and see what the cool kids are doing.
Then decide where you want to fit in.
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I love smart people with free time who make stuff.
And, if I'm being perfectly honest, I especially love smart people who didn't really have time to make stuff but did it anyway.
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things to say to an ambitious child:
"You already know enough to try this out."
"You'll get there. Keep going."
"Be optimistic."
"Whenever someone tells you not to bother - don't listen, bother."
"It's your time, you get to figure out how you want to spend it."
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the opposite of "imposter syndrome" is "I'm the poster boy syndrome"
neither are productive.
here's how to avoid each of them...
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do you guys ever meet anyone and think, hm, some people actually may need MORE impostor syndrome
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Remembering under-confident, confident, and over-confident run on a continuum can be helpful in course correcting from wherever we find ourselves in the moment.
Whatever keeps us on track and gets us back to trying again.
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The emphasis belongs on the process, and allowing the results to speak for themself.
However scary it feels in the moment.
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Labeling "imposter syndrome" can snap us out of being UNDER-confident.
Labeling "I'm the poster boy syndrome" can snap us out of being OVER-confident.
Confidence is a balancing act.
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It's useful to know the term "imposter syndrome" so we can be OK with starting new things.
It comes in handy when starting, or doing hard things on the 2nd, 3rd, and 14,000th go-round.
Especially while wondering how "they" make it look so easy.
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On the other hand - sometimes you feel like "I've sooooo got this. I'm the champ - look at my crown. Everybody gather round and listen up."
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On one hand - sometimes you feel like you're an imposter and have no right to even attempt what you're doing
(or scared to start doing)
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the opposite of "imposter syndrome" is "I'm the poster boy syndrome"
neither are productive.
here's how to avoid each of them...
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I keep looking at this and keep discovering new insights. Def one of the best graphics I've ever seen.
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Getting fired can be a kill shot OR a badge of honor (in the making).
The harrowing reality of the rejection in the moment -
- doesn’t have to be how you feel about it in a day, a year, or a decade.
It’s always a choice.
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"You no longer work for this firm."
I got that lovely piece of news just over five years ago.
To make matters worse, it occurred three days after my grandfather's funeral and ten days before my wedding.
As hard as it was to stomach, I learned some valuable lessons.
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On the other side of figuring out your niche, is knowing how to increase your value amongst them.
Luxury execution, expert level:
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When one of your favorite newsletter tips their favorite source materials, you take notice.
Great list (and only modestly biased!)
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9 NEWSLETTERS I ACTUALLY READ IN 2022 
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Old habits and outlook auto-fills die hard.
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Reminder to do something brave today.
This is awesome Colin.
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Two nights ago, I performed my first ever standup set.
Here are 17 life lessons I learned from this experience
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For my artist/freelancer/small business friends (great heads up for the new 1099 thresholds across online payment platforms)
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my inner (future) teen is feeling the "this is how hard it is to make new, productive habits as a responsible adult" vibes in this song something extra
(thanks and congrats on the new record!)
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somebody already made the "tales from the crypto" joke (and corresponding graphic/meme) already right?
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can't stop thinking about the Seth Godin idea of swapping "thanks" for "sorry"
the idea is to drive connection (and not separation).
example:
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But, like all things, we must use our powers for good.
So many well laden conversational patterns = so many opportunities to subtly shift towards the vibe we want to set all around us.
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Like Seth’s idea, it’s a way to foster connection, just by being aware of a conversational pattern where you can add a quick plot twist in the direction you want things to go in.
Ps. Yes, there’s a media-trained dark side to this too.
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In his story, when his client asked how his day was, he’d say, “I just got the most incredible referral from another client, you wouldn’t believe the story about the person I just met.”
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This person said instead of answering “so how’s your day” with “good!” or “busy!” - he’d use a quick story he wanted the person asking to know about him.
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I was listening to someone talk about generating referrals for their business, and they mentioned how our default responses in regular conversation are the easiest ones to hijack and improve the conversation.
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If you often find yourself saying “sorry” in a way that doesn’t advance the conversation, it might be interesting to substitute “thank you” instead.
So, “I’m sorry this came out of the kitchen after your other dishes,” becomes, “thank you for waiting so patiently.”
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can't stop thinking about the Seth Godin idea of swapping "thanks" for "sorry"
the idea is to drive connection (and not separation).
example:
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I always found the pictures of turkeys dressed as pilgrims to be a very confused/mixed message.
also: colonial, cannibal, religious freedom vibes are very metal, so that's cool too
I don't know which one of you on here said this, but I've stolen it (and laugh at it every time I think of it)
"Oh I'm not spiritual, I'm religious."
brilliant.
I got all inspired by to create a colorful mood board for a creative project... and then I realized I need to gear up first (because all I have are black pens, a super thick sharpie, and clear deodorant)
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ps. he took 18 three-pointers and only hit one. By accident. Here's him telling the story:
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Kareem is the all-time leading NBA scorer with 38,387 points.
He scored ONE three-point shot in his entire career.
Take this as your reminder to keep doing what you're good at.
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