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		drcomputer on Dec 16, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Imposter Syndrome > for the rest of us mortals Why do you begin with the assumption that you aren't gifted? Does 'gifted' imply innate talent?

Pyret on Dec 16, 2014 | [–]

That's what Brits call "being polite" :)

NhanH on Dec 16, 2014 | | [–]

I can confirm that even the best of the gifted are still mortals.

Now, I'd be really worried if I got that wrong my whole life so far...

castis on Dec 16, 2014 | [–]

Maybe pm90 suffers from impostor syndrome.

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