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Feb 2025
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#433 - Listener Question: Falling Behind...

David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet
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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design answer a question from a listener with regards to feeling behind peers as a student. The two discussed imposter syndrome and feeling behind; collective learning; time management methods; success, consistency and proactiveness; challenges of teaching and learning architecture; software learning tips; choosing areas to focus and prioritize; hierarchy of deliverables; and more.

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