Here's how you can handle tight deadlines and high-pressure situations like successful computer engineers.

In order to handle tight deadlines, you need to prioritize your tasks! Here are some ways to better manage them : - Split your project into smaller, manageable components. - Put tasks in order of importance and urgency. - Use the Eisenhower Matrix to sort tasks into four groups: -- Urgent and Important: Do these tasks right away. -- Important but Not Urgent: Schedule these tasks for later. -- Urgent but Not Important: Delegate these tasks to someone else. -- Neither Urgent nor Important: Consider skipping these tasks. - Spend your time and energy on tasks that really impact the project's success!

Under tight deadlines, foreseeing any issues can make a difference between success and failure. Consider: - Planning all technical aspects of your solution. - Identify dependencies and manage them effectively. - Mitigate risks by identifying potential problems and solutions. - Understand what organizational requirements can delay your progress: security, design, compliance, or legal reviews, monitoring and alerting, business continuity plans, etc. - Do not assume everything will go smoothly. Have buffers. - Designate leaders and responsible individuals who will pave the way for each component and stage of the project. Also, foster continuous communication so your team can course correct if anything starts deviating from your plan.

After each time you manage deadlines and try to balance work, take some time to introspect and analyze what worked and what could be done better! - Reflect on what went well and what could be improved after each project or deadline. - Be open to feedback from peers and adapt your approach accordingly. - Engage in a cycle of reflection and adaptation to build resilience and improve handling high-pressure situations.