How to become a better Engineer

[junkhound]

Late to discussion, but 70 or so years ago repaired first television set; progressed to spacecraft design in later years
== so thought of what additional advice I could give.

It is this: repair or build everything at home for yourself, learn ALL the trades as you go. Amazing how technologies crossbreed. For instance, you can design hydraulics using Maxwells equations. General engineering knowledge gives you the confidence to rebuild a car engine or design a septic system; that basic strength of materials course you took is a foundation to build yer own house. . Plus you will save a LOT of $$ along the way. Very difficult however to do your own medical, dental and legal work yerself, as those 'trades' have erected very DIY prohibitive rules.

 

[Besoeker3]

Late to discussion, but 70 or so years ago repaired first television set; progressed to spacecraft design in later years
== so thought of what additional advice I could give.

It is this: repair or build everything at home for yourself, learn ALL the trades as you go. Amazing how technologies crossbreed. For instance, you can design hydraulics using Maxwells equations. General engineering knowledge gives you the confidence to rebuild a car engine or design a septic system; that basic strength of materials course you took is a foundation to build yer own house. . Plus you will save a LOT of $$ along the way. Very difficult however to do your own medical, dental and legal work yerself, as those 'trades' have erected very DIY prohibitive rules.

Yes, I agree. I used to do all my own repairs from heating to slate roofing to fixing my car. And it was cheaper. But that just me..........

 

[ggunn]

Very difficult however to do your own medical, dental and legal work yerself, as those 'trades' have erected very DIY prohibitive rules.

Yeah, those danged dentists have rigged the system so you cannot do your own dental work.

 

[petersonra]

Yeah, those danged dentists have rigged the system so you cannot do your own dental work.

You can do some of your own dental work. Hard to drill and fill a cavity or pull your own tooth.

However, I have a solution to the problem of high dental costs.

Bob's Discount Dental!

I will extend to each of you my special Friend's and Family rate. Be advised I only charge you for what you need. If you do not need any anesthetic, I do not charge for it. I also use brand new ropes to tie you down during extractions. You get to bring them home with you and if you need another extraction, you can bring it back and I will reuse it and not charge you for new rope.

I only use high quality dental tools.

 

[ggunn]

You can do some of your own dental work. Hard to drill and fill a cavity or pull your own tooth.

However, I have a solution to the problem of high dental costs.

Bob's Discount Dental!

I will extend to each of you my special Friend's and Family rate. Be advised I only charge you for what you need. If you do not need any anesthetic, I do not charge for it. I also use brand new ropes to tie you down during extractions. You get to bring them home with you and if you need another extraction, you can bring it back and I will reuse it and not charge you for new rope.

I only use high quality dental tools.

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