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7 Simple Habits
Executives Have That
Every Engineer Should Do Too
Executives share their secrets on the little things they do everyday that
helped them climb to the top
As Engineers, we’ve all dreamed of reaching the
top of the career ladder. We’ve always wanted to
be the boss, the director, or the leader of the
team or company. However, life can be really
difficult, and no matter how hard we try, it feels
like we aren’t getting anywhere. Sometimes, we
would ask ourselves where we went wrong, even
if we seemed to have tried everything we could to
get where we want to. But what if we were
focused so much on the big things that we forgot
about the little things? What if the secret lies in
those mundane, everyday things we do and we
didn’t even notice it?
Well, executives themselves seem to agree, and
they’re here to share their knowledge. Here are 7
everyday habits that executives have that
engineers should follow too.
1
Every day, do 1 thing
that makes you feel nervous
“All growth takes place outside your comfort
zone, and by facing your weaknesses head on
you can turn them into strengths.”
– J.R. Ridinger, CEO of Shop.com
2
Set aggressive deadlines,
and stick to them
It’s important to set deadlines that are a little
aggressive and difficult to achieve (but not too
difficult). Set up milestones so you can keep track
of your progress. This boosts your productivity as
it creates a sense of urgency.
– Todd Krizelman, CEO of MediaRadar.
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