Reaction:
I think that the Missing Basics speech was very accurate and I agree with it. I never realized the failures in modern day engineers untill Goldberg touched on them. Now that I have been enlightened about these common flaws I am very glad because I can work to eliminate them and be very successful.
I can relate to the point Goldberg made that some people can be very briliant but at the same time they are not as valued as someone who knows who to interact and exspress their ideas. I knew kids going through high school that were exactly like that but I was never able to diagnose their flaws untill I watched this lecture.
I also thought it was interesting how Goldberg talked about being a lifelong learner. One key aspect to being a great engineer is by asking good questions about things that you dont entirely grasp.
Improvements:
1. This semester I want to work on my responsibilty skills. I try to remember everything that I need to do without a material assistant and that is obviously a poor method.
- Tomorrow I am going to get a planner from the book store and start using it.
2. In addition on what to work on my time management. I have no incentive to complete my task at hand untill directly before the deadline.
- I am going give myself more time to get places and start working on projects before the due date.
3. Lastly I want to become better when working with a team. I like things done my way and need to be more accepting of others opinions. I need to learn to work with my peers and go the same direction as everyone else.
- The iEFX lab is a great oppurtunity to strengthen my skills and I plan on trying my hardest to be a great asset to the team.
