Hey there!
Just had a thought about why you should always take initiatives in your programming career.
Although you don’t have this confident feeling of getting something done… well, you are producing something still, right?
Even if it’s not the time right now, and that you are mainly just following the standards of what other people want, that’s okay. It just means you’re in the process of producing something, and that is still taking initiative.
However, if you really wanted to, then you can always improve and grow! Then you won’t have to be stuck on that same level all the time. Only time plays a huge factor on this.
Okay, so now you might be asking the question of “how do I become better?”
As you reach the end of that work day, go home. Now don’t just relax, but also think about who you want to be.
Some added bonuses you might want to include are stuff like:
What is that next project that will give me an opportunity to lead it?
Can I make the existing code base that I’m working on even better?
Has this one niche been implemented before? And if not, can I get a patent for it?
Where do I see myself in the next year or two from now?
That’s 4-5 questions that can have at least 5 answers for each question. Now if you have gotten your answers jotted down and can perform them, then you are on your way to that shining star status. So although you don’t see a lot of results in the beginning, you’ll be surprised in the next months coming. Things will just start to make more sense of what you picture your life to be! Your personal interests might even favor you as well.
Anyway, just something short, but the main idea is just to keep pushing forward.
Until next time!
Brian.