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Ask HN: Imposter Syndrome Resources
1 points by toomuchtodo •                         
Title. Looking for non tech industry specific imposter syndrome resources for a friend. Thanks in advance.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impostor_syndrome

andsoitis •                         
which industry? I would have thought that resources for dealing with such feelings to be generic, universal.
toomuchtodo •                         
Governance, risk, compliance. The advice I've found on HN is really geared specifically towards technologists and software engineers, hence my asking for something more generic.
andsoitis •                         
> Governance, risk, compliance.

What experience does the person have in that field? For instance, have they worked at an audit practice (doesn't have to be one of the Big Four)?

toomuchtodo •                         
Decades, yes, they currently do.
andsoitis •                         
If after decades in a domain could it be that what they're feeling is something closer to relevance / being on the cutting edge (young vs old) rather than having imposter syndrome? If it is truly the latter, then I don't think they will ever get out of it - if after decades you are still not confident in your skills...
toomuchtodo •                         
That's a fair perspective, appreciate the input.
deezNutsBCookin •                         
> Governance, risk, compliance

Small advisory roles for young companies, NGOs and free workshops for young and non-professionals. "What the hell are governance, risk, compliance, in the first place and does anybody care?" ...

Aren't governance, risk, compliance the most ignored in reality and more of a "stage acting" thing until shit goes haywire?