CHAPTER 1

Establish a Solid Base of Technical Skills and Never Stop Learning

Continuous learning is the minimum requirement for success in any field.

—Brian Tracy, Canadian author and motivational speaker

Whether you majored in science, technology, engineering, or math, you no doubt invested considerable time, energy, and money into your education. You probably chose a technical career path because of your aptitude for math and science and your ability to absorb complex technical concepts relatively easily.

For most of us, it is important to strengthen our skills through rich work experiences and to resist the temptation to move into management roles too quickly. It is helpful to spend time developing technical skills early as it improves our ...

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