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How to stop feeling less clever than your colleagues
Seek additional training.
Probably the most tried-and-true method for increasing one's cleverness is to seek additional training. Is there a new skill that would aid in your job performance? Seek out additional training outside of work.

Choose your answer from: * For example, you might get a job in accounting, but it would be much more interesting if it involved additional certifications. If you don't know how to think up another idea, talk to a trusted mentor.; * This will lead you to perform better at your job, feel better about yourself, and to be seen as a clever over-achiever. There may be some way for your employer to pay for this training.; * Hit the gym, take a run, or attend a national competition. Many of these are workouts you can do with another person outside of work.; * Check one of your supervisors' lists of exceptional prerequisite qualifications. You may have a teaching background, training, medical expertise, or membership within the military.;
This will lead you to perform better at your job, feel better about yourself, and to be seen as a clever over-achiever. There may be some way for your employer to pay for this training.