Perseverance: The Unsung Hero of Engineering Success

An often-forgotten trait for engineers is perseverance. While technical skills are crucial, the determination to solve problems truly sets exceptional engineers apart.

Throughout my career, the most talented engineers I collaborated with share a common trait: they never give up on finding solutions. This persistence has evolved with technology:

• A decade ago, it meant scouring pages of Google results for that one obscure forum post addressing your specific error.
• Today, it involves leveraging a diverse toolkit. Engineers combine solutions creatively, using AI assistants like ChatGPT or Claude to rubber-duck and refine their approach.

Engineers celebrate when one error transforms into a new one because it signifies progress, even if the problem is not solved.

Remember: in engineering, persistence means to keep approaching the problem from a different angle until you find a solution that brings you one step closer.