Build relationships with individuals by putting them before the problem you are solving. Not everyone is going through the same phase of life as you are
Never give your first feedback to a person in a public forum - speak to them privately and convey your message very respectfully
Everyone is good at something - take time to understand how 1+1 can be made 11
If you think you are smart and will kick someone's a** today, soon someone else will put you at the other side of the table - Avoid this situation
Follow the money - Understand incentive structure for everyone involved
Be comfortable with silence - you should not feel compelled to fill it with garbage