Engineering our Future: Helping Engineers Succeed In Career and Life

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  • Luis Duque from Engineering our Future provides meaningful and educational conversations with some of the best and brightest engineers and professionals worldwide so you can stay ahead of the curve in your career. Learn what the best engineers are working on, creating, and teaching so you can develop the skills needed to maintain your role as a critical member of society. Since 2018, Luis has been volunteering, working, and creating content inspiring and empowers thousands of people. His career experience is broad for his relatively few years out of school

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  • Morning Routine for Mental Health: Practices to Start Your Day Right

    Morning Routine for Mental Health: Practices to Start Your Day Right
    Mar 26 2025
    In this enlightening episode of the Engineering Our Future Podcast, my co-host Nicolai Oliden and I explore the science and methodology behind effective morning routines, with a special focus on how they can enhance productivity and mental clarity for engineering professionals.Our Morning RoutinesNicolai starts his day early with his wife, dedicating 15 minutes to coffee and planning. He systematically reviews his daily objectives, showing how even busy engineers can maintain effective morning practices. I think this is crucial step that I often miss - taking 5 minutes to plan.As for me, I start my day at 4 AM. My routine focuses on two main components: physical activity in the form of a 60-minute workout, followed by mental preparation through reading and prayer. This approach keeps both my body and mind operating at peak efficiency.We draw inspiration from James Clear's "Atomic Habits" to discuss habit formation. Nicolai and I emphasize the importance of "trigger events" - like having a glass of water as the first action of the day. We've developed what we call "recursive habit stacking," where each completed action naturally leads to the next, creating a smooth flow of productive behaviors."A thoughtful exploration of how habit formation and preparation can lead to success, both personally and professionally."Making It WorkLike any good engineering solution, we understand that morning routines need flexibility. We discuss how to handle various disruptions, from unexpected work calls to family commitments, while maintaining the core elements of the routine.I've found that documenting my routine helps tremendously with consistency. For example, I time-block specific activities (morning hydration, meditation) and regularly review and optimize this schedule. This systematic approach allows for continuous improvement, much like how we refine our engineering processes.Our methodology builds upon Hal Elrod's "The Miracle Morning" framework, which we've adapted specifically for engineering professionals. We focus on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement, applying the same analytical mindset we use in our engineering work.Through our discussion, we emphasize that successful morning routines need proper preparation, including evening setup and strategic planning. We've designed our approach to be both robust and flexible, making it suitable for engineers across different disciplines and work schedules.Timeline (YouTube Chapters) * 00:00:00 - Introduction* 00:00:57 - Nicolai’s Current Morning Routine* 00:02:18 - Luis’s Current Morning Routine* 00:07:13 - Benefits of Morning Routines* 00:09:51 - Tips for Starting a Routine* 00:11:28 - Using Prompts and Habit Stacking* 00:15:25 - Handling Disruptions* 00:17:01 - Writing Down Your Routine* 00:20:05 - The Miracle Morning Book* 00:23:11 - Closing RemarksLessons and Takeaways* Start your day with a clear plan by dedicating 5-15 minutes each morning to reviewing your goals and objectives.* Incorporate physical activity and mental preparation into your morning routine to boost productivity and mental clarity.* Use "trigger events" and habit stacking to create a seamless flow of productive actions every morning.* Document and time-block your morning routine to ensure consistency and allow for continuous improvement.* Prepare the night before by setting up your environment and planning strategically to make your mornings more effective.Links and References* Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod* Atomic Habits by James Clear Get full access to Engineering our Future at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe
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    24 min
  • The Planner Paradox: Paper, Pixels, and the Pursuit of Purpose

    The Planner Paradox: Paper, Pixels, and the Pursuit of Purpose
    Mar 5 2025

    In this episode of Engineering Our Future, Nicolai and I dig into the planner debate: physical versus digital. We share what works for us, the pros and cons of each, and how we make them play nice together. Whether you’re a paper purist or a digital disciple, you’ll find something to chew on here.

    Key Takeaways

    * Physical Planners: Boost focus, memory, and mindfulness. They’re distraction-free and force you to face your limits.

    * Digital Planners: Offer flexibility, collaboration, and long-term tracking. Perfect for team projects and big-picture goals.

    * The Hybrid Hack: Use digital for the macro (calendars, deadlines) and physical for the micro (daily tasks, notes). Balance is king.

    Timestamps

    * [00:00] – Welcome: Why planners matter for engineers

    * [02:06] – Why plan? Setting goals beats winging it

    * [03:43] – Paper’s perks: Mindfulness, memory, and finite space

    * [07:19] – Digital’s strengths: Calendars, collaboration, and flexibility

    * [14:43] – Our systems: How we mix paper and pixels

    * [26:07] – Bullet Journal 101: My go-to method

    * [29:02] – Final thoughts: Find your fit

    Resources Mentioned

    * Bullet Journal Method – A simple system for organizing tasks and notes

    * Notion – My digital hub for projects and podcast planning

    * OneNote – Nicolai’s note-taking powerhouse

    * Microsoft Teams – Collaboration made easy

    * Trello & Asana – Project management tools worth a look

    Listener Challenge

    Pick one: Try a physical planner for a week or test a new digital tool. See what sticks. Share your thoughts with us on social media.

    Stay Connected

    * Newsletter: Get weekly tips, ideas, and updates at luisfelippeduque.com/newsletter.

    * Coaching: Need help navigating your career? Check out luisfelippeduque.com/coaching.

    * Rate & Review: Help us grow on Apple Podcasts—your feedback fuels the show.



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    33 min
  • The Art of Journaling: Lessons from Engineers on Managing Information in a Digital Age

    The Art of Journaling: Lessons from Engineers on Managing Information in a Digital Age
    Feb 27 2025

    ## What’s Inside This Episode

    - Your Planning System Needs to Grow Up Too Luis and Nicolai get real about how their planning habits have evolved—and why sticking to one rigid method might be holding you back.

    - Paper vs. Digital: The Ultimate Showdown Handwriting for brainpower (Nicolai's nostalgic for it) or digital for efficiency (Luis is Team Notion)? They break down the pros, cons, and why you don’t have to pick a side.

    - The “Home Base” Game-Changer Tired of losing that one critical note? They’ll convince you to set up a central hub for all your project info.

    - Journaling 101: Start Small, Win Big New to journaling? Five minutes a day is all it takes—Luis and Nicolai share how to build the habit without losing your mind.

    - Never Repeat Dumb Questions A slick trick to track your questions and lessons learned. It’s so simple you’ll wish you’d started years ago.

    # Timestamps

    00:00 – Engineering journaling. 00:30 – Planning habits over time 02:30 – Paper vs. digital. Quick pros and cons. 05:00 – Our tools (Notion, OneNote) 08:00 – Central hub for notes 11:00 – Journaling for beginners. Easy starting tips. 14:00 – Track questions & lessons. Build your knowledge base. 17:00 – Find your system 20:00 – Journaling benefits 23:00 – Wrap-up & connect

    ## Why You Should Listen

    This isn’t just another productivity rant. Luis and Nicolai bring their engineering street cred to the table, sharing real-world stories and practical tips you can steal today. From juggling complex projects to figuring out what tool fits your vibe, they’ve got your back. Plus, they’re hilarious about it—think less lecture, more “chat with your smart engineer buddies.”

    ## Let’s Talk About

    It What’s your secret weapon for staying organized? Are you scribbling in a Moleskine, tapping away in Trello, or just winging it with Post-its? Hit the comments and tell us—what works for you? We’re dying to know!



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    25 min

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