Engineering our Future

"This evidence is new, and we still have a lot to learn about when impostor syndrome is beneficial versus when it’s detrimental. Still, it leaves me wondering if we’ve been misjudging impostor syndrome by seeing it solely as a disorder." ( @AdamMGrant, Think Again)

Clear understanding of what a company is looking for during the hiring process is a very important part of the job search process. It is also important to understand what you bring to the table so you can be certain that you have the skills and abilities to complete the job.

"If being wrong repeatedly leads us to the right answer, the experience of being wrong itself can become joyful." ( @AdamMGrant , Think Again)

"The Drama Triangle starts by assuming that, at least some of the time, we’re playing less-than-fantastic versions of ourselves with most of the people with whom we interact." (Michael Bungay Stanier, The Coaching Habit)

“Build a good name. Keep your name clean. Don’t make compromises. Don’t worry about making a bunch of money or being successful. Be concerned with doing good work . . .

It’s a good idea to be aware of what is expected from you in a specific job, as well

and if you can build a good name, eventually that name will be its own currency.”(@austinkleon, Show Your Work!)

"Psychologists find that admitting we were wrong doesn’t make us look less competent. It’s a display of honesty and a willingness to learn." (Adam Grant, Think Again)

"When leaders of good character face problems, they rise to the occasion and are often defined by their response." ( @JohnCMaxwell , Developing the Leader Within You)

"Faith in Infinite Intelligence inspires faith in other human beings as well. Confidence begets confidence. Those who have faith in Infinite Intelligence, faith in themselves, and faith in others inspire others to have faith in them." (Napoleon Hill)

"To have an uncommon lifestyle, you need to develop the uncommon habit of making decisions, both for yourself and for others." ( @tferriss , The 4-Hour Workweek)

You can't control your IQ. But you can control how well and how hard you think." (Mark Sanborn, You Don't Need a Title to Be a Leader)

But you can control how much effort you expend to develop the talent that you are born with.

"Many people feel paralyzed by their lack of control over life. What can you do about it? 👇

There are two types of people in the world: 1. People who are good at their job. 2. People who make other people good at their jobs. The second group makes more money and has more free time than the first. Hint: you don't have to be an entrepreneur to be a #2.