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genxlib

(6,194 posts)
16. Appreciate that
Sat Jun 27, 2026, 11:30 PM
Saturday

Despite double digit deployments going back 30 years I have never been that comfortable thinking of myself that way. I have always sort of thought of myself like the punter or placekicker that has a certain skill that lets him hang out with the real jocks. I guess it is just my imposter syndrome talking.

I am sort of semi-retired from it now so I have spent more time reflecting on it in recent years and don’t try to run away from it as much.

But thanks for the thoughts.

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