or a style of thinking – Make a habit of asking yourself what you would like to do with a data resource – Think about how you would accomplish it • Be on the lookout for cool projects, and learn from them – Pay attention to the thought process, not just the specific tools • Many projects need overlapping skill sets – You don’t have to be a domain expert yourself, but you may need to work with one – You’ll also have to communicate effectively with that person, which means at least taking an interest Practice problem solving