You don't have to be smart if you can think clearly
19 hours ago
- Smart engineers rely on quick intuition but struggle when problems aren't instantly solvable.
- Strong engineers use methodical processes and can think clearly even at slow speeds.
- The key to clear thinking is focusing on invariants—true beliefs about the system.
- Thinking slowly and clearly is often unsatisfying but yields high value.
- Engineers who can think clearly under uncertainty are extremely effective.