Be open-minded Learn your own field but don t shut out others. Where you can, be interdisciplinary. The real world requires a constant exchange of knowledge and skills. You re going to have to communicate with all kinds of people who have all kinds of backgrounds. Develop the habit of actively listening.
Nothing is wasted.
The best projections indicate that individuals working today are likely to change career paths several times. It stands to reason that the more skills one acquires, the better. Be disciplined The stronger your work habits are, the greater your competitive edge. Exploring implications and ramifications and following up on related information is the mark of an individual whose work can be trusted. No one wants a phony.