Why I’ll Never Be an Expert—And That’s Okay

Amie Rafter

Published on: 03/02/2025

We live in an era obsessed with expertise. LinkedIn bios, conference panels, and job applications all demand proof—degrees, certifications, years spent sharpening a singular skill. Expertise, we’re told, is the currency of credibility. And yet, for all its value, I’ve come to accept that I will never be an “expert” in the traditional sense. And, honestly? I don’t want to be.