Explore the creative process and personal journey of software development in this 26-minute conference talk from ng-conf. Delve into the speaker's experiences with creative sparks, the privilege of creativity, and confronting personal incompetence and fear. Learn valuable lessons about thought leadership, trust, and the challenges of test doubles and sign-on processes. Discover insights on addressing impedance mismatches in software development and the speaker's venture into creating their own programming language. Gain encouragement to build and create, understanding that it's okay to pursue your ideas. This talk offers a unique perspective on the intersection of creativity, personal growth, and software development.