David Patterson started his career in 1972 at Hughes Aircraft and later taught and did systems research at UC Berkeley for 40 years. Since 2016, he has been helping Google accelerate artificial intelligence hardware. He shares 16 life lessons focusing on family, happiness, and career. Patterson emphasizes the importance of family, choosing happiness over wealth, valuing people over projects, and seeking honest feedback. He encourages finding time for important tasks, leading by example, being bold, building a positive culture, and finishing projects. Patterson’s reflections include personal anecdotes and inspirational messages from his half-century in computing. He shares stories of courage and standing up for what is right, along with lessons learned from difficult personalities in his career.
https://cacm.acm.org/opinion/life-lessons-from-the-first-half-century-of-my-career/