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Why Engineers Need to Act More Dumb
Published about 1 year ago • 4 min read
TALENT BOOTH Hey Engineers! I think you should act more dumb. Why? Because it'll actually make getting work done easier and faster, and I think it'll make your results better too. So I'm going to give you 5 tricks to achieve just that, which are so simple, they’re borderline dumb. Dumb Trick #1 Ever feel like you're hitting your head against a wall with a project? It's like trying to solve a Rubik's Cube in the dark. Here's a trick: take a break. Seriously, step away for a bit. Grab a coffee,...
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