< General Engineering Introduction < Do it First

1 An engineer values most

expertise
experience
respect
reputation

2 The reputation an engineer doesn't want is:

Gets things done
Always on time
Always within budget
Always right

3 When nobody knows the solution, the best response is:

Ask the teacher for hints
Get important people to like you
Figure out the solution yourself
Figure out what other people are thinking

4 "Doing it First" is not a competition because:

There are no rules
There is no finish line
Everyone is on the same team
There is complete freedom

5 The difference between engineering and playing is:

Engineers latch on to the first solution that emerges
Engineers write everything down.
Engineers say "Look at my solution."
Engineers want everyone to do things their way.

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