Successful Engineers Have This ONE Quality (It's Not Math Skills)

Do you have the one quality that is needed to succeed as an engineer? I go over why math, logic, science, critical thinking and problem solving are NOT the only things you need. In this video, we'll discuss the one quality that successful engineers have: grit. Learn how determination and perseverance can help you excel in your engineering career! I go over WHY it's important and leave you with a short 3-question SELF-TEST that you can take to see where you currently stand. We also cover what you can do to improve your grit score. ⌚️- Timestamps 01:01 - Why Grit Is Important 03:04 - The Talent Trap 04:18 - Grit Formula 05:58 - The Grit Test 07:20 - How to Improve 🔌 Topics Covered 🔌 - Why math and technical skills aren't enough. - Fighting the desire to QUIT. - Breaking through and becoming more gritty. - Avoiding the "talent trap" - Engineering grit self-assessment quiz. - How to build grit and perseverance. 📚Books📚 Grit - Angela Duckworth - https://amzn.to/40fpPl5 Atomic Habits - James Clear - https://amzn.to/4gDCvb0 Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links above are Amazon affiliate links. If you decide to grab something through them, I might earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps support the channel and keeps the content flowing. Thanks for being awesome! ▶️ Don't forget to subscribe to this channel for more valuable insights on engineering, career development, and career/lifestyle tips. If you found this video helpful, please give it a thumbs up and share it with fellow engineers looking to supercharge their careers. 👋 Who am I? I'm Nenad, and I've worn many hats on my career journey. I began as an Electrical Engineer, became an Entrepreneur and Digital Nomad, and today, I proudly hold the position of Engineering Manager in the Power Industry. I've taken a slightly different path to get here which gave me different insights into engineering as a career and life in general. I hope that some of this helps you on your journey. #engineeringcareer #engineeringlife #settinggoals #hiringmanager #begritty #gritty #grit #engineeringhiringmanager #engineeringtips #bestyear #top1percent #engineeringlife #engineeringstudent