The honest truth of life is: nobody knows what they’re doing. Sure, we each have our areas of expertise and knowledge but, in general, we’re just throwing stuff at the wall to see what sticks. Tell me I’m wrong. A friend said to me, “Pretend you have the confidence of a mediocre white man!” (No offence, guys.) And she’s right: Fake it til you make it. Imposter syndrome, be damned!

I pulled the plug on working for the man! But it all came with a plan. Whether you have the luxury of making a plan, these tips will help!