What books influenced my career choices?
ØGeneral, Physical, and Organic Chemistry, Thermo, Unit Ops.
ØIntro to Fortran and Comp Science
Ø“How to Be a Successful Consultant”
Ø“The Dogbert Management Handbook”
Ø“Softball Tips and Techniques”
Ø“The Soccer Coaching Bible”
Ø“Endless Referrals” by  Bob Burg
•Get the basics from an undergraduate degree.  Your degree is more about problem solving and analysis skills than Reynolds numbers and Material Balances.
•Build computer skills.  The ability to understand a discipline aside from computers puts you well ahead of a pure computer scientist.  Chemical Engineers are well regarded throughout industry.
•Learn how to sell and market yourself.  I found the Dale Carnegie class invaluable.
•Not all bosses are created equal.  Some are good and some aren’t.  There’s a reason why Dilbert is so popular.  You can learn from all of them.
•Social activities build a strong network
•Being a Daddy is the best job I have.  Make time for family.
•Endless Referrals by Bob Burg gives many major tips for networking not only a business, but yourself.  Think about what makes you special in 10 words or less. An elevator speech.