What does it mean to think like an engineer? These six concepts explain the basis of engineering and will help anyone learn how to develop an engineer mindset.
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7 Steps to get Started Setting Goals
In previous posts, I’ve discussed the importance of setting goals and how they are absolutely essential for...
Success Begins With These 4 Things
How do some people become so successful and others not? I’ve been hitting the self-improvement programs pretty...
8 Ways to Build More Confidence at Work
Many new professionals share the same fear that they will not meet the expectations of their boss, colleagues, or clients. They may feel that they do not know enough, have the right experience, or they just simply aren’t enough. New engineers also worry about job...
Find More Free Time for Hobbies & Side Projects
If you’re like me, you have so many passions and side projects you’d love to do, but the problem is just no free time to do anything. With a busy job, family to take care of, or whatever you have going on, it can be super easy to just give up on those outlying...
Complete DIY Projects Like an Engineer
As many of you homeowners out there know, DIY projects can easily get out of hand, costing you way more money or taking you much longer to complete than you originally envisioned. When I started doing some DIY projects recently after buying a new house, it...
Habits that Naturally Manage Stress
For many, stress is an all too frequent occurrence that can be a paralyzing drain on energy. In addition, we all know that if not managed properly, stress can have many terrible long term effects on our health and livelihood. Many times stressful situations are...
Turn a Stressful Work Project into a Time to Thrive
Have you ever been assigned an exciting project at work that seemed to be well above your skill level leaving you feeling overwhelmed, busy, and stressed? I was recently put in charge of an important proposal for the first time without much guidance or help, causing...
Engineer Your Finances: How to Save More Money
Whether you’re just starting out and need to pay off your student debt or you’re established and looking to overhaul your finances, it’s always wise to work on optimizing your financial situation and “engineer” your finances. Here are some quick, practical tips and...
Engineer Your Finances: How to Manage Debt
Perhaps one of the biggest obstacles to financial health is having debt that suffocates your income each month, which can become a perpetual burden if not handled correctly. Approach your debt problem like an engineer, dissecting each portion and coming up with a...