lester on Nostr: This. And funny enough the feelings you’re describing are pretty normal. I’ve ...

This. And funny enough the feelings you’re describing are pretty normal. I’ve heard variations of this from a handful of intelligent friends.

I’m no shrink, but I suspect it’s the fact that you’re smart enough to know that you’re dumb compared to experienced people. This feeds an inferiority/ superiority complex, to compensate and protect your ego.

Also, look up the difference between growth mindset and fixed mindset. So many smart kids get told they’re smart rather than getting positive feedback for working hard, and it manifests as weird hang ups like this once they’re adults.