Exposed engineer : essential success principles for engineers and scientists
Jasinski, Tomasz D.
Exposed engineer : essential success principles for engineers and scientists - Independently Published 2020 - xix,212p.
Contents
Introduction ix
Welcome to the World of Engineering x
Why was this Book Created? xii
The Five Pillars of Engineering Success xvi
Chapter 1 Do You Really Want to be an Engineer? 1
Figuring Out What Drives You 5
Are You Doing the Right Thing? 7
Changing Direction 10
Chapter 2 Building Your Foundation 15
Your Schooling Up Until Now Means Nothing 16
Develop a Career Path 17
Dabbling 21
So What is Failure? 23
Time is Precious 24
Prioritise 25
Making Decisions 27
Grind it Out 30
Learn to Celebrate Your Achievements 32
Receiving Your Reward 34
Discipline and Improve Yourself 35
Self-Esteem is the Key 36
Modify Your Approach as Required 38
The Importance of Perseverance 39
Learn to Accept Failure 42
Don't be Afraid to Ask Questions 45
Pretend it is Your Business 46
Chapter 3 Achieving Outstanding Success 49
Opportunities 52
Continue to Persevere 55
Hope Versus Faith 56
Luck 58
Playing by the Rules 60
The Model Employee 67
Find a Role Model 72
Dead-End Jobs 82
Respect Your Colleagues 86
The Power of Saying "Yes" 90
Indicators of Success 95
Limiting Beliefs 98
There is No Free Lunch 102
Stamp Out Problems 105
Be Original 106
Develop a Daily Ritual 110
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Right Attitude 113
Be Grateful 116
Develop a Mindset of Appreciation 117
Believe that People are on Your Side 119
Be Humble 120
Be Comfortable with Failure 122
Foster Your Confidence 123
Focus on Giving and Adding Value 125
How to Stay Positive 130
Mindfulness 133
The Ego 140
Stop Looking at Others 143
Seeing Reality 145
Chapter 5 The Importance of Other People 148
The Introverted Engineer 148
What Other People can Offer You 152
How to Talk to Others 154
What are You Afraid of? 157
Technical Versus People Skills 158
How to Regard Other People 160
Body Language163
Chapter 6 How to Continue to Make Progress 167
Set Your Sights on Big Things 169
Staying Positive and Shaking Inner Demons 170
Ask 173
Don't Put People on Pedestals 175
Be Strong 176
Leadership 179
The Importance of Improving 184
Beware of Misleading Advice 190
Adapting 192
Work-Life Balance 194
Succeeding in Other Areas of Life 196
Avoiding Stagnation 199
Chapter 7 Congratulations 210
9788675613175
620.002 / JAS
Exposed engineer : essential success principles for engineers and scientists - Independently Published 2020 - xix,212p.
Contents
Introduction ix
Welcome to the World of Engineering x
Why was this Book Created? xii
The Five Pillars of Engineering Success xvi
Chapter 1 Do You Really Want to be an Engineer? 1
Figuring Out What Drives You 5
Are You Doing the Right Thing? 7
Changing Direction 10
Chapter 2 Building Your Foundation 15
Your Schooling Up Until Now Means Nothing 16
Develop a Career Path 17
Dabbling 21
So What is Failure? 23
Time is Precious 24
Prioritise 25
Making Decisions 27
Grind it Out 30
Learn to Celebrate Your Achievements 32
Receiving Your Reward 34
Discipline and Improve Yourself 35
Self-Esteem is the Key 36
Modify Your Approach as Required 38
The Importance of Perseverance 39
Learn to Accept Failure 42
Don't be Afraid to Ask Questions 45
Pretend it is Your Business 46
Chapter 3 Achieving Outstanding Success 49
Opportunities 52
Continue to Persevere 55
Hope Versus Faith 56
Luck 58
Playing by the Rules 60
The Model Employee 67
Find a Role Model 72
Dead-End Jobs 82
Respect Your Colleagues 86
The Power of Saying "Yes" 90
Indicators of Success 95
Limiting Beliefs 98
There is No Free Lunch 102
Stamp Out Problems 105
Be Original 106
Develop a Daily Ritual 110
Chapter 4 Maintaining the Right Attitude 113
Be Grateful 116
Develop a Mindset of Appreciation 117
Believe that People are on Your Side 119
Be Humble 120
Be Comfortable with Failure 122
Foster Your Confidence 123
Focus on Giving and Adding Value 125
How to Stay Positive 130
Mindfulness 133
The Ego 140
Stop Looking at Others 143
Seeing Reality 145
Chapter 5 The Importance of Other People 148
The Introverted Engineer 148
What Other People can Offer You 152
How to Talk to Others 154
What are You Afraid of? 157
Technical Versus People Skills 158
How to Regard Other People 160
Body Language163
Chapter 6 How to Continue to Make Progress 167
Set Your Sights on Big Things 169
Staying Positive and Shaking Inner Demons 170
Ask 173
Don't Put People on Pedestals 175
Be Strong 176
Leadership 179
The Importance of Improving 184
Beware of Misleading Advice 190
Adapting 192
Work-Life Balance 194
Succeeding in Other Areas of Life 196
Avoiding Stagnation 199
Chapter 7 Congratulations 210
9788675613175
620.002 / JAS