I no longer take the random thoughts I get for granted, thinking that "anyone could come up with this". Or to assume that everyone would naturally come to the same conclusions I would if they were presented with the same data.
I thought that it would not be that special if I didn't exert much effort into it.
Now, I exploit that fact and make people believe that it's the hardest and most special discovery and that they would be idiots if they didn't worship the outcome that would "change their lives".
Sometimes, I do revert to my automatic behaviour. So to avoid slipping up, I keep some distance and some air of righteousness. I also try to keep my mouth shut and observe more than I react or speak up.
It's harder than it seems to be honest, but I have to do it, otherwise, I'd be exploited by my superiors and colleagues.
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