#59 — “It’s always been done that way.” Maybe that works for double-entry accounting (which hasn’t changed in a thousand years), but not in the lab. We humans may love the security of things we can count on, things like protocols and management, axioms and HR. But you are a scientist, and curiosity and discovery define your world. So buckle up: we are going after the status quo. There Is No Such Thing As A comfort Zone - http://www.veraclaritas.com/theres-no-such-thing-as-a-comfort-zone/ Watch or Listen to all episodes of The Happy Scientist podcast: https://bitesizebio.com/thehappyscientist J ..read more

Rene Descartes famously wrote, “I think therefore I am.” Have you cleverly upgraded that to “I science therefore I am”? It turns out that might not be the shining achievement you thought it was. Join me in conversation with Dr. Laura Grassie, Ph.D. molecular biologist and full-time wife and mother as we discuss the benefits of decoupling your identity and your work. Watch or Listen to all episodes of The Happy Scientist podcast: https://bitesizebio.com/thehappyscientist Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehappyscientistclub #Podcast #BitesizeBio #TheHappyScientist ..read more

Remember when you were a wide-eyed child and you dreamed of being the person who would invent some world-changing gizmo? You had lots of ideas back then. But now that you’re all grown up and worse yet, EDUCATED, have you run out of notions? Or have you found you have them but you can’t produce them in a clutch? Don’t worry; that dream machine is still in there. In this episode, we will turn the idea fountain back on. Also check: How to Foster Imagination - https://bit.ly/foster-imagination What You Don’t Know You Don’t Know - https://bit.ly/you-dont-know-it Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill ..read more

In this episode, we interview the Ph.D. pharmacologist and biocurator, who became Senior Managing Editor for Bitesize Bio, Dr. Adam Pawson. How did he escape the lab, and overcome his fear of being exposed after over 25 years of academic and professional scientific success? See how competence and success ultimately triumph over fear and self-doubt. Also Check: Episode 10 — Getting Past Imposter Syndrome - https://bitesizebio.com/podcast/episode-10-getting-past-imposter-syndrome/ Episode 40 — Does Humility Harm our Career? - https://bitesizebio.com/podcast/episode-40-does-humility-harm-your-car ..read more

Is your lab a pressure cooker? You’re not a pot roast, so such an environment is not for you. But can you do anything about it? Fortunately, yes! This episode will unpack the many tools at your disposal to make your workday and your career far more serene and productive. Also check: Episode 11 — The Art of Going Slow - https://bitesizebio.com/podcast/episode-11-the-art-of-going-slow/ Episode 12 — Managing Your Energy - https://bitesizebio.com/podcast/episode-12-managing-your-energy/ Episode 20 — The Multitasking Myth - https://bitesizebio.com/podcast/episode-20-the-multitasking-myth/ Watch or ..read more

In this episode, we will offer you a simple test that will clarify the proper priority for any item on your to-do list – or reveal that it shouldn’t be on your list at all. You can view the quadrants here — https://www.dropbox.com/s/msevvzjgq3q5t1k/Ken%20Town%20Hall%20Apr%202022.pdf?dl=0 Watch or Listen to all episodes of The Happy Scientist podcast: https://bitesizebio.com/thehappyscientist Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehappyscientistpodcast #Podcast #BitesizeBio #TheHappyScientist ..read more

In this episode, we will offer you a simple test that will clarify the proper priority for any item on your to-do list – or reveal that it shouldn’t be on your list at all. You can view the quadrants here — https://www.dropbox.com/s/msevvzjgq3q5t1k/Ken%20Town%20Hall%20Apr%202022.pdf?dl=0 Watch or Listen to all episodes of The Happy Scientist podcast: https://bitesizebio.com/thehappyscientist Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehappyscientistpodcast #Podcast #BitesizeBio #TheHappyScientist ..read more

Who was that wise, compassionate, brilliant person who decided for you what is comfortable and what isn’t? Oh, they weren’t so wise, compassionate, or brilliant? And their identity is not at all clear? Before you make an appointment with your therapist, your hairdresser, and your bartender, let’s talk. This episode will dispel the common presuppositions about comfort. Watch or Listen to all episodes of The Happy Scientist podcast: https://bitesizebio.com/thehappyscientist Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehappyscientistpodcast #Podcast #BitesizeBio #TheHappyScientist ..read more

Maybe you think there is too much to know about science without having to incorporate other fields. In fact, your own sub-sub-specialty is overwhelming enough! But this is the whole point. Why not draw on others who have already done all the heavy lifting, made all the mistakes, and overcame them? Why not use functional, proven methods and systems; but use them for your own elevated purposes? Check out the books discussed in this episode below: https://www.amazon.com/The-Martian/dp/B082BHWQCJ/ https://www.amazon.com/Project-Hail-Mary-Andy-Weir-ebook/dp/B08FHBV4ZX/ Watch or Listen to all episod ..read more

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://bitesizebio.com/podcast/episode-41-do-you-listen/ Episode 31 — What You Don't Know You Don't Know — https://bitesizebio.com/podcast/episode-31-what-you-dont-know-you-dont-know/ Episode 23 — The Siren Song of Control — https://bitesizebio.com/podcast/episode-23-the-siren-song-of-control/ Episode 10 ..read more