It's so true. I've had to work hard to break out of that mindset. It was my PhD program that did it for me. Suddenly my fear of not being the best was completely validated and I had to learn to be comfortable not being perfect all of the time and using my other skills. Once I learned that I became a lot more comfortable taking chances and making my own advancement happen.
Welcome to the community! You have a new follower. :)
I just want to be the best for myself.
And my best self should totally give less f**ks about extrinsic motivation and recognition.
Thank you for the warm welcome, you've got yourself a new follower as well :)