Undervaluing ourselves-- originally written in 2012

It's interesting how we all minimize our importance once we get good at something. All the learning and struggles, invested energy and time become less. Today a doctor I know ho-hummed what she was headed into work to do. Someone who saves lives today felt her contributions are insignificant. She had to be convinced (by myself and through talking to herself out loud) that in fact, not "any monkey" could do what she does.