Julie Zhuo on accelerating your career, impostor syndrome, writing, building product sense, using intuition vs. data, hiring designers, and moving into management
with Julie Zhuo · Jun 2022
Early in her career, Julie tried to 'fake it until she made it,' but realized she was preventing herself from getting support, empathy, and advice that would have helped her grow faster. Asking for help—from peers, mentors, or people ahead of you—is not a weakness but a tool that accelerates learning and deepens connections.
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