I fix a problem myself rather than explain how to fix it.

Your expertise got you here. Letting go of it gets you further.

The bug you fixed at midnight because it was quicker than explaining it.

The Expert Trap is a free self-test from Coach42 for strong experts and new leads. You answer 14 questions, from 1 (never) to 5 (always), about how you add value in an ordinary week. You get your place on a dial from Doer to Enabler, the two habits pulling you hardest toward Doer, and one thing to try on Monday.

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