How do you deal with inferiority?

@Perry4444: That reverts to the adage "It's not what you know, it's who you know." Many politicians have great social skills, so they can express their limited knowledge with the maximum effect. In a way, social skills are more important than knowledge when obtaining power. Scientists and doctors cannot succeed without being "academic." Professions that actually benefit the world require a great understanding of the subjects taught in schools.

@Fernie: How would you "get over" the insecurity? Simply avoid the thought? Work harder to consider yourself equal?

@MaybeTooNarcissistic: Your insecurity is your problem...no one is better than you because they have degrees..the way I think of PHD's...that person knows a lot about one thing...it does not mean they are all knowing. You are at a difficult age for one thing...like it or not...folks your age almost always feel inferior in the world...you don't have a place in it yet. Tons of people "get over" their insecurities. Stop giving up your power to other people, thinking they are better than you are. No one is better than you...once you begin to believe that...your insecurities dissipate. I am 300 years old sweetie...trust me.