Summary In this engaging conversation, Ankush Dharkar, founder of Real Dev squad, shares his journey in mentoring developers and creating a community that fosters real-world coding experience. He discusses the importance of collaboration, practical skills, and the evolving definition of success in the tech industry. Through rapid-fire rounds and insightful discussions, Ankush emphasizes the need for ownership, risk-taking, and continuous learning in a competitive job market. Takeaways Ankush Dharkar has over a decade of mentoring experience. Success is defined by the freedom to explore without basic needs worries. Real Dev squad was created to combat the scarcity mindset in developers. New programmers often make the mistake of not starting to code. Simulating real work environments helps developers gain practical experience. Self-taught developers can stand out by building their online presence. Engineers take ownership of problems beyond just coding tasks. Developers should focus on collaboration and soft skills. Mindset shifts are crucial for career growth beyond promotions. Discipline is more important than motivation in achieving long-term success. Sound Bites "Success is freedom to explore." "Knowledge should be free." "The simplest myth is that programming is hard." "A pragmatic programmer is a must-read." "You're not alone." "Take ownership of the problem." "Don't be afraid, take risks." Guest LI profile link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankushdharkar/ CONNECT WITH THE HOST ON LINKEDIN: Naveen Samala: http://surl.li/tmksm If you'd like to contribute to our mission, please donate through PayPal https://paypal.me/NaveenSamla If you wish to become a productivity monk, enroll in this course: http://surl.li/tmksi TGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on Amazon: Vol 2: Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkry Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CQ2J7BM8 Vol 1: Kindle: https://amzn.eu/d/cKTKtyC Paperback: https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj #TGV is available in Hindi & Telugu: https://youtube.com/@tgvhindi https://youtube.com/@tgvtelugu Audio: http://surl.li/tmksp (#tgvhindi) http://surl.li/tmksx (#tgvtelugu) FOLLOW ON X: @guidingvoice @naveensamala Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
