Four steps to becoming a successful researcher: 

1. Define success (or what does life look like in 5 years).

2. Work backwards to today – what does each year imply about the year before it?

3. Create a detailed plan for the next 12 months.

4. Revisit the plan weekly and revise the plan every 3 to 12 months.

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