As an extension of this, you need the ability to resist the urge to flip a table and walk away from a problem that seems too hard. Debugging can be like pickin

As an extension of this, you need the ability to resist the urge to flip a table and walk away from a problem that seems too hard. Debugging can be like picking threads out of a tangle of yarn most of the time. Often when you have the most riding on the line. Stress management/Self-management skills are critical (should be in the top 3) and often overlooked.