🦥 Impostor Syndrome

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Impostor Syndrome

What is Impostor Syndrome?

Impostor syndrome is when you constantly feel like you're not good enough, even though you have proof that you're doing well.

It's the constant feeling that you're not as good as people think you are, and that you've somehow "fooled" everyone into believing you're talented.

Common Signs of Impostor Syndrome

1. Constantly doubting your abilities

2. Attributing success to luck rather than skill

3. Fear of being "found out" as a fraud

4. Difficulty accepting praise

5. Overworking to prove your worth

Why It Matters in Tech

• Fast-paced industry with constant learning

• Successful friends can make you doubt yourself more.

• Difficult problems can make you feel not good enough.

Some ways to handle Impostor Syndrome

1. Acknowledge Your Feelings Recognize that impostor syndrome is common, especially in tech

2. Embrace the Learning Process Remember that everyone starts as a beginner

3. Seek Feedback Get objective opinions on your performance

4. Mentor Others Teaching reinforces your own knowledge

5. Reframe Your Thoughts Counter negative self-talk by reminding yourself of your strengths and achievements.

6. Connect with Peers Share experiences; you're not alone in feeling this way

Remember:

• Everyone experiences self-doubt sometimes

• Your skills are real and valuable

• Making mistakes is part of growth, not proof of incompetence

Quick Tip: Next time you feel like an impostor, ask yourself: "Would an actual impostor worry about being an impostor?"

Remember, you've earned your place in tech. Your unique perspective and skills contribute value that others may not even realize. Embrace your journey, celebrate your growth, and keep pushing forward!

Sounds like last week’s challenge gave you all skill issues.

Shout out to these 2 for finishing!

Let’s make it easier this week.

Check If It's a Title String

Check if a string is formatted as a title. A title string is when every word of the string start with a upper case letter.

Examples

checkTitle("A Mind Boggling Achievement") ➞ true

checkTitle("A Simple C++ Program!") ➞ true

checkTitle("Water is transparent") ➞ false

How To Submit Answers

Reply with

• A link to your solution (github, twitter, personal blog, portfolio, replit, etc)

• or if you’re on the web version leave a comment!

Alright buddy… where’s the video 😤 

IT’S ALMOST THERE… I swear. I have it halfway finished, so the video will probably be out this week or next week. Stay tuned for it.

That’s all from me!

Have a great week, be safe, make good choices, and have fun coding.

See you all next week.