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Develop a code of morality and
ethics. Reference your thoughts, words, and action to this code.
This code can be drawn from the teachings of Jesus, Buddha, Lao
Tzu, Chuang Tzu, as well as the writings of Shakespeare, Dickens,
and others. An example is given in Appendix A.
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Seek out a good counselor who
can help you navigate through the maze of human relationships
and the complexity of modern society.
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Respect yourself and project
quiet confidence. You are a grandmaster playing a game of chess.
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You are brilliant, but
your workplace will never be able to implement all your spectacular
ideas. Paradoxically, becoming an industry-wide expert in your
own field may be easier than becoming a recognized expert in
your own workplace. Thus, write technical papers. Give these
at conferences or post them at your own website. In addition,
post answers to technical questions in your field at Internet
message boards. Become an active member of engineering societies.
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If you do not like the
way your employer runs the company, then start your own company.
You can always offer your services back to your former employer
on a consulting basis. This will allow you to side-step the office
politics.
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Some people will occasionally
yell at you. A calm, confident reply can often disarm them. In
any case, do not let them draw you into a fight.
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Some people will treat you will
injustice, even taking Machiavellian actions against you. But
you are a straight arrow. Continue to be a straight arrow. Do
not make other peoples' sins your own.
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Give some of your time, talents,
and resources to charitable service. Be generous.
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Develop your family relationships.
Spend time with your spouse and children. See Appendix B.
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Success is the sweetest revenge,
although revenge should not be your motive. Your adversaries
may be doing a favor for you by supplying the wind for your sails,
although these winds may sometimes reach hurricane proportions.
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