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Imposter Syndrome? Here’s How to Thrive Anyway

Imposter Syndrome? Here’s How to Thrive Anyway

Imposter syndrome is all about those feelings of self-doubt and inadequacy that can creep in, especially when you’re joining a new company or team. But here’s the thing: those feelings are honest but seldom reflect reality. Let’s walk through some action items that can help you understand and manage these feelings. Here are some examples to help overcome imposter syndrome. You are good enough! Don’t let anyone, including yourself, tell you otherwise. Others may have more domain knowledge, but it’s…

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Impostering a successful software engineering career

Impostering a successful software engineering career

I don’t know you but what I know for a fact is you are good enough! Remember that! I was walking down a hallway at my university back in 2000, between classes when I ran into a classmate going the opposite direction. Mustering courage, I asked him how he was finding the course so far. He immediately replied it had been great, especially the lesson on “multidimensional arrays” that day. He then proceeded to explain the concept in detail. As…

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Unlocking Your Superpower: The Power of Discipline in Software Engineering

Unlocking Your Superpower: The Power of Discipline in Software Engineering

It is very hard to focus in the present day. Everyone and every other thing tries to compete for our constant attention. Think about your mobile phone. The notifications are convenient, yet endless if you allow it. How many apps do you have on your phone? My mobile is a big distraction but also very productive for work and admin. But I cannot blame the mobile, nor can I because I allow it to be. I grew up in a…

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A top tip for new Software Engineers

A top tip for new Software Engineers

Every time you start a new job there is newfound energy that comes with the new territory. You feel rejuvenated and ready to learn. This is a powerful force and when used correctly can speed up learning in your new environment as a software engineer extremely fast. Typically, you enter a new working environment with less bias about what you prefer to work on. This bias slowly accumulates over time and will eventually result in a preference. I can write…

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How to improve one-on-one conversations as a Dev Manager

How to improve one-on-one conversations as a Dev Manager

I love having a one-on-one sessions with my manager. This time I associate with productivity and growth not to sound selfish but for 30 minutes it is about me and my career. The feedback is immediate on what I’m doing well, and what I can improve. No use waiting for the year-end review to first learn what I could have done better! The improvement starts immediately. But I have learned from my failures and past managers what I prefer not…

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