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		throwanem 1 day ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The curse of knowing how, or; fixing everything > I feel uncomfortable having gaps in my knowledge Understanding why I feel this, when I have, has always proven enlightening. I find it never has to do with the gap or what would fill it.

wonger_ 1 day ago [–]

Same. For me, I think the discomfort comes from perfectionism, and anxiety about job-hunting ("I need to fill in all my weaknesses"), and fear of missing out on some cool niche.

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