You'll "expand the realm of possibilities and opportunities" just by searching for potential hacks, Savaget says.The second part of adopting a "hacker mentality" at work: Develop a genuine joy for the process of finding those workarounds.
Many of the hackers Savaget surveyed hadn't committed any illegal or particularly malicious activities, but still anonymized themselves, he says. Turns out, they wanted to be recognized exclusively for the strength of their hacks, not their physical characteristics or credentials. Building that mindset comes with time, he adds: As your workarounds start paying dividends, a deeper appreciation and joy will naturally