I suffer from Imposter Syndrome
You might think that since I've worked on the web for 25 years, been involved in dozens of projects and managed to deliver above expectations almost every time, I would have good self-confidence, but it's not that simple.
As a developer, I am very focused on problems and problem solving. What makes me a good developer is that I can easily see gaps and risks in different solutions, so I can choose the right solution immediately and avoid many problems.
The weakness is that I use the same "find the problems" mentality in all parts of my life, even when it comes to self-reflection.
After 25 years as a consultant, I have never ended up somewhere where I couldn't handle the technology, couldn't learn what was needed or had difficulty understanding the requirements, but my first instinct has always been "Shit, what if I can't shine by knowing everything right away?".
I try to be more optimistic and I "know" that I can handle anything I set my mind to, but it's incredibly difficult when you've spent 25 years analyzing problems and finding weaknesses.
Do you also have the same problem and have you found any good solutions?