What you see and experience is true. But what you don’t experience or see can also be true. Where are your blind spots?
The Illusion of Expertise
We live in a culture that places a high value on having the “right” answer and being an “expert.” But seeking expertise can shut us off from the innovative solutions that only an outsider can bring.
Instead of Sharing Expertise, Share This
Positioning yourself as an expert in a topic is almost a guaranteed invitation for imposter phenomenon to arise. Instead of trying to share your expertise, share this.
Why You Must Claim Your Ignorance
In a culture that prizes expertise, being perceived as ignorant can feel risky. That’s only one reason why it’s essential to claim your ignorance.
Instead of Experts, Seek Experiments
We often seek guidance from a mentor or expert who can direct us to the right answer. But expertise has its limits. The antidote to expertise is experiments.
Why Experts Are Overrated
We live in a culture of experts. We are encouraged to become experts, and we are bombarded by experts who want to tell us the way to do things. But expertise has its limits.