What books have influenced my career?
oGeneral, Physical, and Organic Chemistry, Thermo, Unit Ops.
oIntro to Fortran and Comp Science
oHow to Be a Successful Consultant
oThe Dogbert Management Handbook
oSoftball Tips and Techniques
oThe Foot Book by Dr Seuss
•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.