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I believe in being as bluntly honest with yourself as possible. This includes acknowledging the good things as much as acknowledging the bad. So I think it's perfectly fine -- even good -- to recognize areas where you are an expert (just don't think that expertise in one thing makes you an expert in all things).

Humility is a wonderful thing, though, and you can maintain it regardless of your skill level by recognizing the truth that no matter how good you are at anything, there will always be someone better than you.

I personally get nervous when I'm not doing something I'm a novice at. It means that I'm not growing.



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