37) Don't assume that those older than you are any less intelligent or capable of understanding a problem; they were, after all, your age once and possibly even smarter than you at this point.
37) Don't assume that age correlates to intelligence or expertise.
It goes in both directions. When I took my first full-time job, I was 24. I had no academic background in computer science. Because of those two facts, I held my tongue when managers and executives made decisions I didn't understand. Turns out just because they are in their 40s and have senior titles doesn't mean they make sound decisions.
