[jweston]

1. Knowing how to set boundaries. It's ok to say no. It's even ok for you to not be there for every little thing that happens in your knowledge domain.

2. 90-95% of robotics is planning. If it's important, prepare for it as if it's going to happen well ahead of time, even if there's almost no odds on it happening. This includes good things like going to Worlds as well as bad things like a part failing.

3. Knowing when to let kids fail. You don't learn much from success. Failure should not be considered a judgement but a datapoint and a challenge to work through.

4. When traveling by bus over very long distances (more than 8 hours each way), hire a reputable bus company that drives in shifts, even if it costs more. Your team will be safer and the ride will be more comfortable.