Vendors Aren’t the Problem. Your Process Is with Mario Pluzny

In the fast-paced world of localization and tech, it's easy to get lost in metrics, deadlines, and expectations.

But in the latest Merging Minds podcast episode, Mario Pluzny reminds us of something bigger.

Something deeper. Something real.

“Maybe I’ve always had impostor syndrome,” Mario says, “but this is the first time I feel like I’m doing something that truly matters.”

That line hits hard, for anyone who’s ever looked successful on paper but still questioned their own voice.

Success Doesn’t Always Feel Like It Looks

Mario has had a long career. He's worked in big companies, led major teams, and built complex systems.

From the outside, it looked like a win. But inside?

“I used to feel like I was just playing a role,” he admits.

Impostor syndrome isn’t about failing. It’s about feeling like a fraud even when you’re doing well.

And for Mario, that feeling stayed for years.

The Shift: From Role to Mission

So what changed?

It wasn’t a new job title or a bigger paycheck. It was doing something that aligned with his values.

Something that put people, especially linguists, at the center.

“Now, I’m building things that help people I care about. It feels different. It feels honest.”

For the first time, Mario wasn’t just leading projects. He was solving problems that mattered to him.

The Voice Gets Louder Than the Fear

Impostor syndrome doesn’t disappear overnight. Mario knows that.

But he believes purpose gives us a louder voice than fear.

“When I focus on the mission, the doubt doesn’t go away... it just doesn’t lead anymore.”

That’s a message many professionals need to hear.

Especially those who’ve spent years chasing someone else’s idea of success.

What Can We Learn from Mario’s Story?

You’re Not Alone

Mario’s story isn’t rare. It’s just rarely spoken.

That’s what makes it powerful.

So if you’ve ever sat in a meeting and wondered, “Do I really belong here?” you’re not alone.

And like Mario, you might find that when you connect your work to something real, everything shifts.