This is a rough blueprint of what I believe to be the optimal strategy for work and being competitive in the workplace, particularly when starting a new gig. What I mean when I say competitive is that I gain the following advantages:I get to work on the projects I want toI get respect from my coworkers in all departmentsI can make mistakes, break rules, and have autonomy to maximize impact and influenceWhen I start a new job, which I have done many times over the last 8 years in my engineerin...