The Recovering Engineer

JANUARY 26, 2010

Here’s one idea that immediately struck me today when I heard it: Reinvent Yourself For Greater Success The idea of reinventing yourself may not apply to everyone, but it does apply to many of us. And, like Bubble Wrap, you just might achieve greater success. For part of my career, I diligently pursued technical roles.

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The Recovering Engineer

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

Early in my career, I worked in the plastics industry as a process and product development engineer. At the time, I had a degree in chemical engineering, and I had just completed service as a nuclear engineering officer in the U.S. I had a pretty good technical background, and I knew almost nothing about polymers.

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The Recovering Engineer

JANUARY 25, 2016

Early in my career, I worked in the plastics industry as a process and product development engineer. At the time, I had a degree in chemical engineering, and I had just completed service as a nuclear engineering officer in the U.S. I had a pretty good technical background, and I knew almost nothing about polymers.

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The Recovering Engineer

JUNE 21, 2010

Both scenarios can have major negative impacts on your career. In addition, passive communication can make people, like the lamb pictured above, susceptible to “predators&# in the workplace. Photo by paraflyer.

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The Recovering Engineer

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

He spoke about his personal perspective on perseverance and success. At one point, speaking about the need to continually learn, grow, and improve, he said: The ones who become satisfied with who they are have short careers. He holds the Major League Baseball record for the most consecutive games played (2632).

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