RailsConf 2023 - An imposter's guide to growth in engineering by Ebun Segun

An Imposter’s Guide to Growth in Engineering Key Takeaways

• Imposter syndrome is a common feeling of inadequacy despite evident success.
• It’s not about being good or bad, but about feeling uncertain.
• Adjusting your mindset and acknowledging your strengths can help overcome imposter syndrome.
• Confidence comes from confronting and overcoming challenges.
• Pair programming, seeking help, and sharing knowledge can boost confidence and reduce imposter syndrome.
• Practice code perfectionism, and admit when you don’t know something.
• Seek help, ask questions, and learn from others.
• Focus on the value of what you already know and the strengths you bring to a project.
• Share your knowledge and expertise with others, even if you feel like an imposter.
• Imposter syndrome is not a unique experience, and recognizing its effects can help reduce its impact.
• Growth comes from stepping out of your comfort zone and into the “growth zone”.
• Practice self-care, recognition, and acknowledgment of your accomplishments.
• Imposter syndrome does not define your abilities or impact your growth as an engineer.
• Keep learning, growing, and seeking help when needed.
• Remember, it’s okay to not have all the answers, and it’s okay to ask questions.
• Recognize your strengths, acknowledge your accomplishments, and keep moving forward.