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In his talk at RailsConf 2011, Corey Haines delivers an inspiring message centered around the theme of self-worth and community support in the tech industry. He emphasizes that everyone in the Rails community is inherently awesome and can achieve greatness through determination, practice, and collaboration.

Key Points Discussed:
- **Personal Acknowledgment:** Corey shares his gratitude for being at the conference and reflects on the opportunities it has provided him.
- **Inspiration to Shift Focus:** Initially intending to talk about how to maximize conference experience, he decided to focus instead on an uplifting message about personal awesomeness.
- **The Concept of Awesome:** Corey asserts that awesomeness is not limited to well-known figures in the industry. He encourages individuals to recognize their own potential and contributions.
- **Historical Example:** He cites Roger Bannister, who broke the four-minute mile as an example of someone who challenged perceived limits through perseverance and hard work.
- **Shared Triumphs:** Corey mentions Kii MCM, who completed an Ironman triathlon, highlighting similar principles of determination and effort.
- **Path to Awesomeness:** He outlines that becoming great requires consistent practice and effort, likening developers' journeys to musicians—greatness comes from continual improvement.
- **Community Engagement:** The value of engaging with the Rails community is emphasized, including sharing code on platforms like GitHub to receive feedback and learn from others.
- **Meritocracy of Ideas:** Corey highlights the Rails community’s meritocracy, which values knowledge sharing and encourages contributions beyond just coding skills.
- **Welcoming New Members:** He urges attendees to connect and embrace newcomers, fostering a sense of belonging and mutual support within the community.
- **Call to Action:** Corey concludes with a motivating reminder for everyone to share their work and embrace their awesomeness by actively participating in the community.

Conclusions/Takeaways:
- Everyone is capable of greatness through practice, effort, and active engagement in their communities.
- The Rails community is supportive and vibrant, resembling a family conducive to personal and professional growth.
- Individuals should take pride in their unique contributions and continually strive for improvement while supporting one another.

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