Being underestimated can be disheartening. It can make you question your own beliefs and capabilities. But that’s only if you care about other people’s opinion of you.
Being underestimated is actually a great gift.
People underestimate based on their perception of others. Sometimes to feel superior and often out of pure ignorance.
When you are underestimated, you are away from all the attention. There is no expectation to perform, no pressure to meet timelines or do things a certain way. It gives you a starting point from which people never thought you could come from, and that can be a massive advantage.
The trick is to stay focused, keep putting the work and ‘make it happen.’