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Joining the Press: It’s More than Luck

By Vivian Nguyen @vivqnguyen

January 6, 2020 by OoliganPress 2 Comments

Joining the Press: It’s More than Luck

As I sat in my first executive meeting for Ooligan Press, I nervously observed everyone around me. Their heads bent toward one another, they talked about the various books that were in the works, the assignments they had completed over the break, and the teams they would be joining this quarter. I felt like an outsider looking in. I couldn’t help but sink a little lower in my seat. Did I even belong here?

Filed Under: Inside Ooligan Tagged With: accomplishments, anxiety, imposter syndrome, luck, success, support system, Teamwork

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