If You Are Worried About Not Being Compliant, This Is a Good Sign.
We know we shouldn’t compare ourselves to others, but it happens anyway. However, if you are worried about not fitting in with the people around you, this is probably a good indicator that you are on the right track.
As the productivity blog 99u points out, Imposter Syndrome can make anyone feel like they’re actually inadequate. The more successful you are, the more talented people you surround yourself with and the less you feel like you really deserve to be part of a cool kids club. Although this instinct is great. This means that you become aware of yourself, those around you, and your skills. When you think you’re cool and don’t need improvement, you have problems:
Meanwhile, the truly mediocre people probably have no idea that they are worthless because they are too mediocre to realize it. (This is the Dunning-Kruger Effect, inspired by the story of an incompetent bank robber who thought that applying lemon juice to his face would make him invisible to CCTV cameras.) In short: if you’re worried you’re not measuring up, this could very well be a sign that you are doing it.
We all know someone who is not as talented as they think. Sometimes this blind confidence can help, but it becomes a huge obstacle when you tackle a problem that is beyond your skill set. Self-awareness and humility enough to recognize the talents in those around you can help you become a better person. The problem arises when you think you are the coolest person.