[BAWD #24] On Imposter Syndrome and Grace Hopper Celebration EMEA
Hello there 👋🏾,
Sincere apologies for sending this week’s letter again late :). I trust you had a blissful week?! Btw, here’s a friendly reminder that you should not try to be someone else other than yourself. Being you is the only thing that could make you stand out in the crowd. The fact that you are not getting it perfectly now does not mean you should quit; it only means you should be consistent and improve with practice and good strategies. Try to get to where you want by adding your own character, failures, and personality.
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Book Recommendations 📚
What is the Gospel? By Greg Gilbert.
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Zero to One by By Peter Thiel and Blake Masters.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Franklin Covey Co.
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