If they are needs, then none can be compromised.

A person should always aim for harm reduction. If an unwinnable situation were to arise, harm reduction statistically would favor the many for most scenarios. From a causal perspective, sad as it is to say, the casualties were not going to live past the situation; from this cold but pragmatic perspective, even something as invaluable as a person’s life is unfortunately not “needed” per se.

assuming that others view you as competent

That part does not apply, and I understand it to be part of the definition of Imposter Syndrome.

It is partially stemming from a capitalistic source.

Long personal vent linked here, feel free to ignore if you don’t care. Basically unless you’re a free therapist, you don’t have to read this.