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>I was OK with setting an agenda and running a meeting, and I have
> a fairly thick skin, but I was definitely not ready for the expectation
> that the
> 'president' is a beekeeping expert.
Hi Dan
Well, I am not the President of our association - just the humble newsletter
editor - but I too am regarded as the local beekeeping 'expert' by many. In
my case, I had no desire for fame - just a natural curiosity and a
scientific inclination that led me to read everything I could lay my hands
on. This then led inevitably to working through the British Beekeepers'
Association Examination system (just to prove to myself that I knew what I
was doing) and to qualifications which branded me a 'Master Beekeeper'. It
is a hard label to live up to. After 30 years I now have more doubts than
certainties and probably feel less qualified to advise than I did 20 years
ago.
I guess that this is what happens to us all as we get older. Others see our
experience as proof of great knowledge and ability, whereas we constantly
doubt ourselves. When I retired from the day job I was presented with,
amongst other things, a paperweight representing an owl - with a card
proclaiming that the 'wise old owl' would be sorely missed. I was genuinely
surprised by my colleagues view of my abilities and knowledge as I certainly
regarded myself as one who was still learning the trade.
Best wishes
Peter
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