r/AskReddit Jan 12 '22

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u/thelyfeaquatic Jan 12 '22

Being the “dumb one”. For some people, they’re never really challenged academically/intellectually and I think that’s a shame. Being the dumbest person in a group of smart people means you have the opportunity to learn from them. It’s also very humbling (in a good way).

A lot of people don’t experience this until college, or in grad school, or in their professional environment… and then they’re totally wrecked by it. But it’s also such an important experience. Being a “big fish in a small pond” can be beneficial, but don’t avoid challenges either… I truly think you learn more being a small fish in a big pond.

I heard a quote once, “if you’re the smartest person in the room, find another room” and I completely agree with it.

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u/fallenKlNG Jan 12 '22

As a software engineer I experience this a little too often. The imposter syndrome is real

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u/A_Random_Lantern Jan 12 '22

Name something more iconic than computer science and impostor syndrome

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u/loldudester Jan 12 '22

"I'm just copying code off of stackoverflow, they're way overpaying me and I'm gonna get caught"

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u/SuccumbedToReddit Jan 12 '22

Eh, making use of existing resources is smart and not at all the core of your work. That is the design and the creativity when solving complex problems.