This is the first time I've encountered the Luck Surface Area idea. Like all good concepts, its value is in its intuitive simplicity. Many engineers will likely struggle with the 'telling' part - I tend to see it as 'putting out feelers' or 'inviting curiosity' from others rather than anything boastful.
The more you do these things, the easier it becomes.
I learned about the Luck Surface Area concept about four years ago, but I realized I've been using it before. In essence, it comes down to doing more different stuff (not more of the same stuff, IMO) that's somehow aligned with your long-term goals or vision.
one of the best reads for me today. Thanks for best advice John, beleive me you are a ghost mentor for many dumb juniors like myself. Keep up the good work
Please don't talk yourself down, as a junior you may have less experience, it doesn't make you dumb, it just means you started gaining the experience after someone with more experience.
This is the first time I've encountered the Luck Surface Area idea. Like all good concepts, its value is in its intuitive simplicity. Many engineers will likely struggle with the 'telling' part - I tend to see it as 'putting out feelers' or 'inviting curiosity' from others rather than anything boastful.
The more you do these things, the easier it becomes.
I find it helps to think of it as knowledge sharing.
I learned about the Luck Surface Area concept about four years ago, but I realized I've been using it before. In essence, it comes down to doing more different stuff (not more of the same stuff, IMO) that's somehow aligned with your long-term goals or vision.
Good luck with the launch, John!
Likewise I never knew I was doing it, but now I've seen it explained it matches my experience.
By showing yourself to the world, you create so much luck for yourself. And by having this luck, you open yourself to new opportunities.
Great article, John!
Thanks Petar, how has it worked out for you?
one of the best reads for me today. Thanks for best advice John, beleive me you are a ghost mentor for many dumb juniors like myself. Keep up the good work
Thank you Syed, glad it's useful.
Please don't talk yourself down, as a junior you may have less experience, it doesn't make you dumb, it just means you started gaining the experience after someone with more experience.