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Data science and AI are changing the future and have a lot to offer yet. Focusing on innovation opens up new areas to explore. Avoid learning all the math until after you do your project. Prefer complex solutions over simple ones. Avoid spending enough time talking to domain experts. Avoid getting a job rather than learning basic concepts and clearing basic concepts. Avoid doing everything you need to learn by doing rather than reading books and taking online courses. Avoid doing the math too much and focus on getting a good job.