In previous posts, I’ve discussed the importance of setting goals and how they are absolutely essential for...
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Problem Solving Articles
Why is it Important to Set Goals?
Culture tells us that setting goals is a really good thing and you should do it, but few people actually sit...
What to do When You Make a Mistake at Work
As engineers, we are people who solve problems and design things for a function or purpose. We’re relied upon...
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...
How to Deal with Angry Customers
Engineers tend to think that since they chose a technical career that they don’t need to deal with customers much, but this typically isn’t the case. Most jobs deal with people on some level and really everyone can be viewed as a customer if you think about 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...
How to Run a Meeting Like a Pro
Have you ever sat in a meeting that dragged on and time stood still? Maybe you’ve experienced colleagues and executives that seem to be addicted to meetings as the only path forward to solving problems? Almost like moths mesmerized by bright lights, some people...
How to Tackle a Project You Don’t Know How to Do
So you’ve done well at work. You’ve worked hard, exhibited your abilities, and asked for bigger, more advanced projects and now it’s happened: You are now the lead on a big project you don’t know a whole lot about. The voice inside says, “YES!!...but now what...