Ego Blocks Your Path to Mastery

Ankur once finished writing a detailed post about time management and felt proud. He showed it to his usual circle—fellow entrepreneurs who nodded in approval. But something still felt flat. One day, he casually asked a junior teammate to read it. Over a mug of chai, the young colleague pointed out a few spots that felt jargon-heavy.

That feedback stung at first—ego bruised—but Ankur realized the post would help far fewer readers if it stayed dense. He rewrote key sections in plain language. When he published the update, engagement doubled overnight. The simplest suggestions had unlocked his reach.

This echoes the Dunning–Kruger effect: without feedback from those who know less, we risk overestimating our clarity. Growth mindset theory reminds us that learning happens when we embrace mistakes and outside perspectives.

By valuing questions from unexpected sources, you not only improve your work but model humility. And that humility fuels continuous mastery.

Pick one area you think you know well, then invite someone junior to critique it. Ask them what was unclear and what felt weak, and integrate at least one of their points tonight. You’ll be surprised how a fresh perspective can unlock improvements you couldn’t see on your own.