Gnomedex

ByMike McBride Reading Time: 1 minute

Hanging out here at Gnomedex this weekend. There’s more details on the tech and speakers on the tech blog but something that occurs to me today is more appropriate here.

There’s something very intimidating about being around this many smart, successful people. It’s hard to see myself as belonging, or being smart enough. I know that it’s simply a self-esteem issue, but it still really keeps me from being more outgoing and talking to more people. I’m glad for the few conversations I have had and the few people I have met, that’s a success! I just hope I can continue the growth and someday come here and really feel like I am one of those smart, successful people. Someday…

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