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Passion and Persistence

 

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A Pre-Tenure Risk

Teresa D. LaFromboise went against conventional advice in deciding to follow her passion.

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Active Ingredients of a Successful Research Career

If you have enthusiasm as a researcher, you can walk before you run, advises Roger S. McIntyre.

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Aim High

Combining the highest possible standards with passion allows your work to build upon itself, says Jeannette R. Ickovics.

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An Eye on the Big Picture

Mark S. Bauer talks about what will sustain you over the long haul.

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Bake Your Own Cake

Boris Birmaher talks about working hard as an early researcher.

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Be Persistent

Realize that senior researchers have had stumbling blocks as well, says Andrea Fagiolini.

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Being Smart Helps; Being Persistent is Essential

Robert C. Pianta offers some advice on looking at the big picture when it comes to your career and research.

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Bumps in the Road

Philip A. Fisher talks about being persistent in order to meet your career and research goals.

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Q&A

Drinking Scotch at 7am

Edward Seidman advises being open to different experiences and finding your own path in research.

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Follow Your Nose

Focusing on career strategies can make you lose sight of your inner voice, believes Jay Belsky.

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Going Out on a Limb

Maria Elena Torre advises other graduate students not to simply follow their advisors' research agendas.

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It's A Lot Like Investing

David Brent advises researchers to have both persistence and passion.

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Know What's Driving You

Certain skills are important for success, states Bonnie Zima.

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Pay Attention to Happiness

Mary Ann McCabe suggests being particularly mindful when choosing your career path.

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Persistence and Patience with Narrative Research

Barbara H. Fiese suggests that new professors make their departments aware of the nature of their research.

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Practice, Practice, Practice

Enjoy what you do and work hard, advises Boris Birmaher.

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Research That's Personally Meaningful

Maria Elena Torre provides a graduate student's perspective on balancing work and research.

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When Ego Gets Beyond 40%

Jay Belsky talks about the balance between ego and curiosity.

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You Have to Have Confidence

There's a self-selection process going on in this field, states Kiki D. Chang.

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Your Interests Will Come Together

John Landsverk shows that even disparate interests can merge on the career path

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Aim High
Combining the highest possible standards with passion allows your work to build upon itself, says Jeannette R. Ickovics. Read More »


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Being Smart Helps; Being Persistent is Essential
Robert C. Pianta offers some advice on looking at the big picture when it comes to your career and research. Read More »



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