#8: Missing the Point
Computer software is so clever these days; if you have the right software, it can make your life so much easier by automating tasks, storing essential data, and doing a lot of the calculations and heavy lifting for you. However, that’s only true if you actually know how to use the software properly.
Nerd moment: I’m a big fan of Excel spreadsheets; it’s so nice to have something that can do all of your calculations for you. But apparently, this person’s coworker didn’t really understand what the point of Excel is and was basically just using it as an electronic notebook. What’s especially frustrating is that I bet this person accidentally introduced a lot of errors that way. No matter how clever you are, you will make an error eventually.