The Seven Deadly IT Sins - About the Author

The Seven Deadly IT Sins

To achieve a higher IT calling, avoid these transgressions at all costs.

The Seven Deadly IT Sins - Pride

Share the love. Its not about You. No matter how good you are, Me is out and We is in.

The Seven Deadly IT Sins - Greed

Dont be a gimme guy or gal. Whatever you ask for, be prepared to give back in kind.

The Seven Deadly IT Sins - Envy

Learn to work with what you have.

The Seven Deadly IT Sins - Wrath

No matter how bad the boss, job, work or home life, control your emotions. If you cant do that, control the situation.

The Seven Deadly IT Sins - Lust

Obviously, avoid the office romance. Not so obvious is to avoid the lust for the perfect technology. It doesnt exist.

The Seven Deadly IT Sins - Gluttony

Dont bite off more than you can chew. Whatever you put on your plate, youd better be able to eat.

The Seven Deadly IT Sins - Sloth

No matter how many attaboys you get, no matter how many successful projects you head up, no matter how many certifications you have, no matter how smart you think you are, never slack off. Youre measured tomorrow by what youre doing today.

The Seven Deadly IT Sins - About the Author

Fran Rabuck, a longtime eWEEK Corporate Partner, is president of Rabuck Associates and co-chair of Wireless and Sensors Committee, International RFID Business Association, a Not-for-Profit Trade Associ