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Structural Engineers: Don’t get married to one method

Turns out, I was missing something important

You’ve used the same approach for years
It works
It’s safe
It gets the job done

But when you stick too tightly to one way of doing things
You stop noticing the small things you could improve

Sometimes, just trying a different method
Can show you a gap in your current process
Something you’ve been missing without realising it

It doesn’t mean the old way was wrong
It just means there’s more to see

It could be something as simple as a structural detail
Or something bigger like how you lead your team
Perhaps a leadership habit that could be more effective

It’s good to refresh how you work from time to time
It keeps your thinking sharp
And your skills flexible

Because the moment your method becomes routine
Is the moment you stop growing.

PS: A huge thank you to everyone who supported the BengLab program! The May cohort finished strong, and we’ve now grown to 50 members in the community.

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