Is it such a bad idea to strive for perfect outcomes, perfect friends or perfect careers? In theory, life would be great if all were perfect. But, along with perfectionism comes boredom, complacency and lack of personal expansion. This article discusses origins of perfectionism and what it means for you.
You may not know, but self-confidence is a skill. Self-confidence, like any other skill, can be practiced, nurtured and dominated. Learn what self-confidence is (it is not arrogance, see Post #35), why it’s important and how you can generate more.
I understand firsthand why some engineers display a bit of arrogance about them. Is engineering tough? Yep. Are engineers proud to call themselves engineers? Yep. Is it ok to be arrogant about it? Nope. People do it anyway. Please read this so you can understand and avoid the pitfalls of being an arrogant engineer.
When you look around, do you feel like everyone else gets it? Do you a have knot in your stomach because you did not understand something the first time around? Maybe you are wondering why you cannot be as smart. You feel inadequate because you have looked at your engineering homework many times without knowing where to start or how to finish. And you wonder: am I the only one?