"Have 2-3 wins each week" and a few other pearls of wisdom
 
  Photo credit: Jane Gianoutsos  A contractor recently gave me some simple pearls of wisdom that are relevant beyond a contracting role and can apply to working on any project:  Have 2-3 wins each week.  Don't overstay your welcome.   Deliver what you say you are going to deliver.  Manage your stakeholders.  I like the simplicity of these and the focus they drive.