One lesson took the CEO of Habit Burger's career from consultant to the C-suite

"I felt like, early on in my career, I held myself back more than anybody else,"

"'Your confidence lags your competence,' and that was like a light bulb moment for me, like, 'God, I'm not going to be the one to hold myself back.'"

"I find people tend to think about, like, 'What are the classes I should take to get the career I want? What's the job I should get as the first rung on the ladder, and how do I prep for the interview?' I actually feel like the thing that makes the biggest difference is whether you feel good in that mome"

Early-career professionals often worry about mastering skills or perfecting resumes, but excessive interview prep and fixating on a perfect job do not ensure long-term success. Holding oneself back through second-guessing and concern about perception can limit professional progress. A mentor's insight that confidence lags competence can trigger a shift away from self-limitation. Feeling confident and cultivating self-belief can shape leadership and career advancement more than formal business-school credentials. Investing energy in building confidence and presence yields greater returns than obsessing over initial job choices or interview tactics.

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