Episode 160 - The Fog Doesn’t Clear Until You Move
About this episode
Steve and Jake discuss how clarity comes from movement rather than overthinking, encouraging engineers to take action despite uncertainty.
Too many engineers wait for the full picture before they act. They want every variable defined, every risk eliminated, and every decision defended before they take the first step. That sounds responsible, but often it is just fear wearing a professional disguise. In this episode, Steve and Jake break down why clarity comes from movement, not overthinking. Using the idea of “fog of war,” they unpack how engineers can move faster, learn sooner, and make better decisions through action, feedback...
People in this episode
Hosts: Steve Maxey, Jake Maxey
Topics covered
- career growth
- decision making
- overcoming fear
- actionable feedback
- engineering mindset
Keywords
- clarity
- fog of war
- engineers
- action
- feedback
- decision making
- career growth
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