I’m not going to tell you not to be afraid when a new opportunity comes along, because it’s hard not to feel uncomfortable or nervous about something “new. What I will tell you is to seize the opportunity, even if you are afraid, because only when you feel challenged and uncomfortable can you learn, adapt, and truly grow. “Despite different experiences and levels of knowledge, I could never take a breath, pat myself on the back and say, ‘Good job. “‘ I always felt I needed to do more, told myself I wasn’t doing enough or didn’t know enough. You may be familiar with that train of thought or the feeling of not being able to feel a sense of accomplishment, even if it’s deserved. But the more time passed, the more comfortable I became writing directly to clients and working with my own ideas. I started filling out more editorial calendars and emailing content to clients for approval before posting it on their social media platforms. After some time of reflection, I felt pride and excitement – which is how I feel when hard work pays off. Have you ever heard of this term? It’s a term that describes people who are incapable of internalizing their accomplishments. It means that I am qualified for the job because I took the time to learn how to do it and apply my current knowledge. For several years I did all the work in a role I didn’t like, but the discomfort didn’t go away. A survey showed that 49% of students did not feel qualified to work in the role. Although I was now in the “real world,” I didn’t have the anxiety that plagued many of my fellow graduate students. After all, even if you don’t think you’re “doing enough” or you’re not “smart” enough, you’re probably wrong. My job was to follow my account manager’s instructions and create content according to established editorial strategies and schedules. They didn’t see me as a “hustler.” They saw me as someone who took initiative and filled a void in the company while continuing to do my own work.”