Unless we’re wrong, having to be right all the time will lead to lots of problems. (See what we did there?) In this episode, we will explore the risky nature of needing to be right all the time.

Also check:
Principles by Ray Dalio — https://www.principles.com/
Episode 41 — Do You Listen? — https://thehappyscientist.bitesizebio.com/episodes/ep-41-do-you-listen
Episode 31 — What You Don't Know You Don't Know — https://thehappyscientist.bitesizebio.com/episodes/ep-31-what-you-don-t-know-you-don-t-know
Episode 23 — The Siren Song of Control — https://thehappyscientist.bitesizebio.com/episodes/episode-23-the-siren-song-of-control
Episode 10 — Getting Past Imposter Syndrome — https://thehappyscientist.bitesizebio.com/episodes/ep-10-getting-past-imposter-syndrome

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Early on, you discovered you liked science class better than other classes, say composition, or history, or literature. There is nothing wrong with preferences. You may even have liked some of those non-science classes, if not as much. But some classes, you hated. Maybe you could avoid gym class or drama class. But there was no hiding from math. And it keeps showing up in your scientific environment. What is a scientist to do when these undesirable subjects keep rearing their ugly heads?

Check the book "Lab Math: A Handbook of Measurements, Calculations, and Other Quantitative Skills for Use at the Bench" here: https://www.cshlpress.com/default.tpl...

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While it’s easy to complain about what’s lacking, it’s productive to focus on what’s going for you, what’s working for you, and what’s supporting you. Awareness of the pluses offers you opportunities to capitalize on the assets available to you. So this episode will shine a light on some things that you might not be noticing, or may even be hidden to you—until now.

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If it wasn’t for the tasks, the people, the bureaucracy or the pressure, you would love your job. After all, no other careers have these demands… Hmm, perhaps your expectations need a tune up. But let’s say you got dismally realistic – how can you face all of the barriers to a successful and satisfying career, especially in the rarified air of science?

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And the blind shall see! It’s easy to acknowledge we don’t know everything but it can be hard to admit we don’t know when things get specific. It’s even harder when we don’t know what we are missing. In this episode we will discuss our human reactions to our blind spots and how to get past them.

Check Episode 31 (https://bitesizebio.com/podcast/episo...) and the article "There's No Such Things As A Comfort Zone" (http://veraclaritas.com/theres-no-suc...)

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