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Taking Back Control of Your Attention in a Distracted World

Bitesize Bio — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000

#88 — Taking Back Control of Your Attention in a Distracted World

It often feels like our attention is under constant attack from emails, notifications, and even our own habits. The result is scattered focus, lost time, and growing frustration.

In this episode of The Happy Scientist, we look at how to take back control of your attention and stay focused on what truly matters in your research and life.

You will learn how to recognize when your attention has been hijacked, manage common focus traps, and rebuild the habits that keep you aligned with your real priorities.

We also unpack how technology, social media, and well-intentioned work routines can quietly drain your focus, and share simple, realistic tools to help you reclaim it.

Whether you are trying to write a paper, plan experiments, or just think clearly for ten minutes, this session will help you protect your focus and use it where it makes the biggest impact.

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When Experiments Don’t Go as Planned: How to Stay Curious Instead of Frustrated

Bitesize Bio — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

#87 — When Experiments Don’t Go as Planned: How to Stay Curious Instead of Frustrated

In science, things rarely unfold perfectly. Experiments fail, data looks confusing, or equipment breaks at the worst possible moment. When this happens, it is easy to get discouraged or lose focus.

In this episode of The Happy Scientist, we explore how to stay curious instead of frustrated when research does not go as planned. You will learn a simple mindset shift that helps you approach setbacks with openness instead of judgment, so you can keep learning even when outcomes are unexpected.

We also share practical tools for handling common lab frustrations and easy-to-apply mindfulness techniques to help you stay centered, focused, and resilient.

By the end, you will have a flexible framework for turning challenges into opportunities for growth, and a way to keep your motivation strong through the ups and downs of lab life.

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Extra Episode: From PhD to Life—Building a Career That Fits

Bitesize Bio — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Today’s episode is part of an experiment: introducing best practices from other disciplines to the bench-based bioscientist.

Dr Jennifer Polk helps you put your hard-earned training into the bigger picture of your career, your choices, and your life, because great mentors can make you a better scientist, but they won't automatically make you a happier one.

For more from Jen, check out her website at https://www.fromphdtolife.com

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Fix It or Start Over? A Scientist’s Guide to Smart Decision-Making

Bitesize Bio — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

#86 — Fix it, overhaul it, or start fresh?

Not everything works the way you want it to. Sometimes it is a lab protocol that needs tweaking, a workflow that feels inefficient, or a collaboration that just is not clicking. The hard part is knowing when a small adjustment will do the trick, and when you need a bigger change, or even a fresh start.

In this episode of The Happy Scientist, we explore a simple framework that helps you make confident, resource-savvy decisions about where to focus your time and energy.

You will learn how to distinguish between problems that need quick fixes and those that call for a major overhaul, while avoiding the trap of endless half-measures that never deliver results.

Join us to gain clarity on what is worth your effort, so you can invest your resources where they matter most, in your projects, your lab, your career, and even your personal life.

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Extra Episode: Will AI Replace the Bench Scientist?

Bitesize Bio — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Today's episode is part of an experiment: introducing best practices from other disciplines to the bench-based bioscientist.

Declan Dunn cuts through the hype and gets practical about AI in the lab: what it's good at, what it's bad at, and what it changes for your day-to-day science.

Should bioscientists care about AI? Can it actually replace the scientist, or does it just raise the bar for what great scientists do?

For more from Declan, check out his brilliant podcast, "The AI Optimist" at https://www.youtube.com/@DeclanDunn

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Are You Leaning On a Crutch? Spotting Habits and Routines That Hold You Back

Bitesize Bio — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

#85 — Are your supports holding you back?

Think back to learning how to ride a bike. Training wheels help you stay upright—but eventually, you have to let them go if you want to truly ride.

The same thing happens in science and in life. We lean on habits, routines, and support systems that once helped, but over time they can quietly start to hold us back.

In this episode of The Happy Scientist, we explore how to recognize the “crutches” you might still be relying on—like always checking with a colleague before making decisions, sticking to outdated routines, or avoiding tasks that feel uncomfortable. More importantly, we’ll show you how to move beyond them with confidence.

Listen in to learn how to let go of what no longer serves you, while building the skills, resilience, and self-trust to thrive without the training wheels.

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What Are You Avoiding?

Bitesize Bio — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +0000

#84 — Are you avoiding what matters most?

Avoidance shows up in subtle ways—sometimes we know we’re dodging a task, sometimes it’s a reflexive habit, and other times we don’t even realize what we’re avoiding.

In this episode of The Happy Scientist, we explore how these patterns of avoidance can quietly drain your confidence, slow your progress, and amplify stress. More importantly, we’ll show you how to recognize your own patterns and build simple, practical tools to face challenges with clarity and purpose.

Is avoidance holding you back—or can it be transformed into a strategy that helps you thrive?

Listen in to find out.

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Have You Ever Heard of the Consciousness Hard Problem?

Bitesize Bio — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:00:00 +0100

Extra Episode — Cory Katuna — Have You Ever Heard of the Consciousness Hard Problem?

Today's episode is part of an experiment: introducing best practices from other disciplines to the bench-based bioscientist.

Today, we discuss the consciousness "hard" problem with Cory Katuna.

Why should a bioscientist care about consciousness? In science, objectivity gets so much attention. But when subjectivity and its usefulness gets dismissed, what do we stand to lose as a result?

For more from Cory, check out her podcast, "Perpective with Cory Katuna" at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA84uCokV0KVgo681-xMe2q4O3r59SxZe.

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How to Stay Sharp in the Lab: Protecting Your Attention Against Distractions

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 09 May 2025 12:00:00 +0100

#83 — Can you decide what captures your attention?

Modern society has developed sophisticated means of engaging our attention, often for purposes decidedly against our personal interests.

And in the lab, tasks like calculating reagent concentrations or pipetting multiple samples require a high level of focus to avoid messing up. The more mundane, the harder it can be!

And then there are the competing demands of writing-up and hands-on lab work.

What do you do while you wait for your gel to run? Turn your attention to a different job, check your messages, or start to write up your experiment? In other words, is a short distraction actually helpful or not?

So, is the war already lost, or can we take charge of our attention, especially when it matters most?

In this episode of The Happy Scientist, we explore these important questions.

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Pain and Suffering. Are Either Necessary to Grow as a Scientist?

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0100

Pursuing a career in science often involves challenges and setbacks that are mentally demanding.

While we all grow and learn from these setbacks, the main experience at the time is pain.

But it's crucial to distinguish pain from suffering.

Pain might be an inevitable part of growth and learning, but suffering—deeper distress that's often a consequence of pervasive issues like burnout and imposter syndrome—is not necessary and should be quarantined.

In fact, we could argue that suffering is a barrier to growth because it's an avoidable burden on your mental energy. On the other hand, suffering can build resilience, which is an immense personal asset. So the relationship is not so simple.

In this episode, we think about how scientists can get through pain without succumbing to suffering and consider, if pain is taken to be granted, how much is actually helpful?

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Objective Introspection to Strengthen Your Scientific Career

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

#81 — Periodically directing your gaze inward can clarify your current position, past journey, and future aspirations.

In this episode of The Happy Scientist, explore the vital practice of taking a self-inventory.

Hear how to conduct this introspection effectively—steering clear of overly positive illusions, harsh self-criticism, and potential disappointment.

Plus, get practical strategies for maintaining a balanced and honest self-assessment.

What you learn will ultimately foster personal growth and resilience in your scientific career and ensure continuous progress without overwhelming yourself.

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Why Be a Mentor to Other Scientists?

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Ever feel a mix of frustration and nostalgia when you see new faces in the lab, fresh and full of questions?

Are you the kind of person who takes them under your wing, or does their naivety annoy you and get in the way of your lab work?

It’s easy to forget that we all started somewhere, and mentoring these budding scientists is the key to advancing not only their careers but also science as a whole.

In this episode of The Happy Scientist, we explore the vital role of mentorship in the lab.

Discover how you can become an effective guide for the next generation of scientists, the benefits of sharing your knowledge and experience, and the surprising ways mentorship can enrich your own professional journey.

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How to Effectively Wield Your Ambition

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Naked ambition is a powerful characteristic, yet it can easily become overpowering—for you and your colleagues.

This could endanger your work connections and harm your reputation, especially in situations where teamwork is highly valued.

In this episode of The Happy Scientist, explore the potent quality of ambition and how to use it most effectively to create accomplishment regarding tasks, projects, and career advancement.

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Getting Dead Practical about To-Do Lists II: Overcoming Task Avoidance

Bitesize Bio — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000

#78 — In this episode of The Happy Scientist, we dive into the emotional patterns that hinder the smooth operation of any to-do list system.

These emotional barriers can sabotage even the most well-crafted to-do lists.

Let's get to the root of these emotional barriers and empower you to work more effectively.

Join us as we explore the psychological factors that influence our productivity and learn strategies to overcome them.

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Getting Dead Practical about To-Do Lists I: Aligning Lists with Your Work Style

Bitesize Bio — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Is your to-do list downstream of your work style, or your work style downstream of your to-do list?

Do you prefer to write down everything you need to do for the day and then execute as many tasks as possible?

Or do you prefer to get stuck in for the day, and then decide what you need to do?

Your to-do list is your daily plan and sometimes an alarm clock. It gets you closer to your objectives by defining tasks. But, to be effective, it needs to match your working style and define what you actually need to get done. (Yes, what you need to get done and want to get done are very different!)

Let's get your to-do list working for you.

In this episode of The Happy Scientist, we examine different practical ways to tailor your to-do lists to your work style.

You will come away from this episode with easy wins to boost your productivity without significantly changing your approach to your work routine.

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Does Your Science Box You In?

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0100

#76 — At the heart of the scientific method lies the idea that perspectives are not static—they evolve, shift, and intersect as we tackle scientific problems from different perspectives and uncover new ground truths.

Yet, for most of us, daily science boils down to fine details such as the particulars of experimental design, the caveats to our experiments, producing enough data to satisfy the boss, exporting your data in the correct format, and leaving the instrument ready for the next user.

The list really does go on. And each item is a valid thing to focus on, depending on your perspective.

But how do you maintain clarity amidst these particulars?

If your project involves analyzing a bunch of numbers, how do you avoid the pitfalls of narrow-mindedness and tunnel vision?

And if you were unfettered by so many details and particulars, what would the top research priority be?

In this episode, we look up instead of down and refresh the importance of thinking from different perspectives to avoid tunnel vision and keep your mind open to fresh ideas.

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Patience and Getting What You Want. Are They Compatible?

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:00:00 +0100

#75 — We're told from a young age that patience is a virtue. But does that hold up to scrutiny?

In some respects, it seems so, given that impatience can be annoying to experience and make you unbearable to the people you're waiting on.

But what are the consequences of excessive patience? Does it become a pathological trait that results in excess tolerance and forbearance, which, in turn, stop you from getting what you want and perhaps make you afraid to stand up for yourself?

And remember, science is about defending your ideas and speaking up when you think something is wrong. Plus, whether we like it or not, science as a job and industry can be extremely competitive.

So, what can you do that gets you the benefits of patience without giving in to concession? Can you turn it on and off like a tap to get what you want? That's what we'll explore in this episode of The Happy Scientist.

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What Makes it Onto Your To-do List and Why?

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0100

#74 — How we feel about completing certain tasks and the people they involve have a massive impact on whether or not we do those tasks or how quickly and carefully we get them done.

You know—when a job involves dealing with that person, sending that email, or dealing with that instrument. Or when your stress levels build up so much that you lay out a heap of things you want done and tell everyone involved in an ill-tempered way.

And we all respond differently to people who nag, condescend, and micromanage—and most of us will put off situations that risk showing gaps in our abilities, even if it's to our detriment. The combination of these ultimately dictates what makes it onto our to-do list.

But should they?

What would happen if you could become aware of these often rational but unhelpful emotional responses?

Could it make you more productive, more dependable, and more influential? Would it give you the experience and confidence to handle uncomfortable situations?

In this episode of The Happy Scientist, we examine how our feelings about completing certain tasks impact our planning process and to-do list and explore the helpful traits we can gain by moving past these feelings.

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What Gets You up in the Morning to Do Science? Why Knowing The Reason Matters

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:00:00 +0100

#73 — Why do you do science?

Is it your passion, is it to make an impact, is it just the way you make your living, or something else?

Whatever the reason, having a clear sense of your purpose matters.

It can help you deal with major and minor challenges, cope with setbacks, and help you reflect on the professional success and value of your career choices to sustain your development.

Or perhaps you feel dispassionate about doing science. And if you do, is it just a temporary phase or a sign that your current role is somehow misaligned with what you want from life?

In this episode of The Happy Scientist, we'll explore how being clear on your reasons for doing science can make you happier, wiser, and better at it.

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Why Keeping Your Options Open Is Holding You Back

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0100

#72 — Freedom is not having lots of options—it's choosing between them.

You are free to choose.

Now think about that in the context of your research project and career. Are there any decisions you would approach differently? Is there anything you tend to avoid because you worry it will limit your options in the future?

You might worry that specializing in a specific technique or instrument makes you less widely employable. Or you might worry about the consequences of taking projects in the same institute for a long time compared to what you might achieve if you move from project to project and country to country.

In this episode of The Happy Scientist, explore why making decisions that keep the maximum number of options open to you doesn't necessarily mean they are the best decisions.

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From Scientific Rigor to Mindful Vigor: Tara Nylese's Path to Well-Being

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 10 May 2024 12:00:00 +0100

#71 — Tara Nylese was a career scientist and formerly a Regional Market Development Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

She left her Market Development Manager job to focus on other workplace wellness activities, and launched her book, Mindfulness in Everyday Life, which hit the #1 Best-selling new release in Business Health & Stress on Amazon.

She is passionate about mental and emotional well-being at work and is certified in Applied Positive Psychology and as a Meditation Instructor. Tara strives to bring mindfulness out of the yoga studio and into everyday life.

In this episode of The Happy Scientist, Tara joins Ken Vogt to talk about her new book, mediation strategies to boost your cognitive abilities and the measurable benefits of optimism on your work, life, and physical health.

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Urgency. How to Keep it From Ruining Your Day, Project, and Career

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:00:00 +0100

#70 — Academia can seem like nothing but deadlines.

Experiments, people, reports, and objectives compete for our immediate attention. Sometimes, rightly so.

But you can't physically do everything at once.

And when rushing becomes the rule rather than the exception, all your well-reasoned priorities can be totally derailed, leaving you feeling like you are always playing catch-up.

Plus, rushing usually has a negative impact on the quality of your work.

So what steps can you take to stop urgency from becoming your default work mode? How can you deal with people putting urgency on you? And can you tell false urgency from things that genuinely need doing quickly?

In this episode of The Happy Scientist, we explore how to reduce the sense of urgency and alarmism in your work to get a clearer sense of your priorities, build sustainable working habits—and deal with legitimately urgent matters when they occur.

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How to Deal With Challenging People In Your Lab (and Beyond)

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 14:06:36 +0000

#69 — Challenging people. You get them everywhere. Your lab—and beyond.

There's the one who block-books instruments for two weeks straight. There's the one who barely shows up and seems to get by doing far less work than you. There are data thieves and god complexes, post-it note warriors, and everything in between.

Heck, labs can be real frontier towns.

Some challenging people might be irritating fellow scientists, which you can mostly avoid. Others are so colossally awful that they make you dread going into the lab. And if your role forces you to work closely with such a person, for example, if they are your manager or sponsor, they can take a massive toll on your mental health.

In this episode of The Happy Scientist, we'll explore strategies to deal effectively with challenging people. They will help you manage challenging relationships and chronically awkward encounters. Plus, they are scalable, meaning you can apply them beyond your lab for a consistently happier outlook, enhanced personal growth, and improved resilience.

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How to Earn Respect In Your Lab, and In Your Field

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 26 Jan 2024 12:00:00 +0000

#68 — Respect is an interesting measure of a career. We all know colleagues we respect personally, or professionally, or intellectually. Sometimes one person captures more than one or even all of these measures. In fact, they can feed each other in an upward spiral. Here we will consider the micro and the macro ways to expand our respectability.

We'll also explore how you can cultivate respect—on multiple levels—and how it enables enduring professional connections.

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How to Motivate Yourself In Scientific Research

Bitesize Bio — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 12:00:00 +0000

#67 — Staying motivated while doing research is hard! It can be repetitive, with bouts of frequent failure and some complete dead ends.

But your research is beneficial and does matter—even if you're momentarily struggling to see the bigger picture—so it's critical to have an arsenal of ways to stay motivated when times get rough.

In this episode of The Happy Scientist, we explore some habits and techniques you can adopt to keep the flame burning.

Whether you face demanding research hurdles or need to reignite your passion, this session offers strategies to keep you motivated and driven.

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What To Do If Your Love of Science Is Fading

Bitesize Bio — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:00:00 +0000

#66 — Do you ever think: "I don't love science anymore"?

Many of us have doubts during our scientific career and question whether the passion or enthusiasm is still there, but is it really true that we don't love science anymore, or is it that we don’t love the machine, the politics, the funding apparatus, or the people we work with?

In this episode of The Happy Scientist, let's go back to where it all started and figure out when the “real world” got in the way.

Discover how to apply your hard-won wisdom to recalibrate your perspective, and let us look to those who never lost that love, either for advice and mentorship or as a model we can emulate.

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You, Yes YOU, Need To Learn To Accept Praise

Bitesize Bio — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:00:00 +0100

#65 — Do you feel awkward responding when someone genuinely compliments your work? Have you ever had a backhanded compliment or dubious praise? It seems like it can be hard to know what to say when your accomplishments get noticed—especially when it's your boss, a VIP, or even a celebrity.

In this episode of The Happy Scientist, get the tools you need to make you confident and gracious in the face of that often uncomfortable experience—receiving praise.

By applying what you learn, you'll know how and when to offer praise and stand out among your peers for your positive and perceptive outlook.

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Catalysts for Advancement In Your Scientific Career

Bitesize Bio — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0100

#64 — Catalysts aren't just for chemists anymore! The best practices you bring to the bench can be invaluable tools beyond it.

In this episode of The Happy Scientist, discover how to repurpose best lab practices to recognize new opportunities, accelerate your career progression, and extract value from your professional experience.

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Focus — Your Lab Superpower

Bitesize Bio — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0100

#63 — Discover the art of focus. Dive into its macro and micro applications. Begin with the bigger picture—your career, then ripple inward to your organization, team, and current tasks. But the order you put these in is yours to shape. Make your priorities guide your focus.

Tune in to this episode of The Happy Scientist to explore how priorities and focus intertwine and redefine your lab superpower!

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The Most Effective Way to Protect and Expand Your Own Interests

Bitesize Bio — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 12:00:00 +0100

#62 — Looking out for number #1 was fashionable in the 80s. Now it's almost a rude comment. But if you're not looking out for yourself, who is? And what's the best balance between collaboration and prioritizing your individual goals?

Discover ways to balance your interests and those of the people around you and how service to all can be of service to you, in this episode of The Happy Scientist.

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Work and Well-Being in Science

Bitesize Bio — Mon, 15 May 2023 12:00:00 +0100

#61 — Join in this episode of The Happy Scientist podcast for a conversation with Dr. Brandon Vaidyanathan, Associate Professor at the Catholic University of America and lead scientist on a fascinating study that examines the role of beauty in science as well as the impact of beauty on the well-being of scientists.

It turns out that whether one is drawn to the subjective side of science or the objective side, beauty plays a major role in one's satisfaction in the field.

Learn more about the study "Work and Well-Being in Science"
https://workandwellbeingstudy.com/
If you want to dive even deeper, join Dr. Vaidyanathan on his podcast "Beauty at Work"
https://www.beautyatwork.net/podcast/

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Dropping Grudges Will Change Your Life. Trust Us.

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 14 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0100

#60 — Have you been wronged? Are you righteously indignant? Are you that most popular of characters today: a Victim? In this episode, we will give you the keys to set you free. Then you can decide whether you prefer grudges or freedom.

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The Importance Of Questioning The Status Quo

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:00:00 +0100

#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.

Also check:
There Is No Such Thing As A comfort Zone - http://www.veraclaritas.com/theres-no-such-thing-as-a-comfort-zone/

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The Importance Of Unlinking Your Identity From Your Work

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:00:00 +0100

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.

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What You Can do to Improve Yourself and Your Science

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 15 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100

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 - https://amzn.to/3N9Ti68
“Is Noise Always Bad? Exploring the Effects of Ambient Noise on Creative Cognition”
By Ravi Mehta, Rui (Juliet) Zhu and Amar Cheema, Oxford University Press - https://bit.ly/is-noise-bad

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How to Become Senior Managing Editor for Bitesize Bio

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 01 Jul 2022 11:00:00 +0100

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://thehappyscientist.bitesizebio.com/episodes/ep-10-getting-past-imposter-syndrome
Episode 40 — Does Humility Harm our Career? - https://thehappyscientist.bitesizebio.com/episodes/ep-40-does-humility-harm-your-career
Episodes 1-9, where we explore the foundational needs of a happy scientist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhlHb_8bv_-PJpXLfpIfnGuc2TSQZlEO9

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How to Do Labwork with Minimum Stress

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 17 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0100

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://thehappyscientist.bitesizebio.com/episodes/episode-11-the-art-of-going-slow
Episode 12 — Managing Your Energy - https://thehappyscientist.bitesizebio.com/episodes/ep-12-managing-your-energy
Episode 20 — The Multitasking Myth - https://thehappyscientist.bitesizebio.com/episodes/ep-20-the-multitasking-myth

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How to Hotwire Your To-do List for Maximum Progress

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:00:00 +0100

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.

View the quadrants here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iQOoct6QjdID0fU4OaHpmq2LQTsGZ1S7/view?usp=sharing

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There’s No Such Thing As a Comfort Zone

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 20 May 2022 11:00:00 +0100

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.

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What Can Science Learn from Other Disciplines?

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 06 May 2022 11:00:00 +0100

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:

The Martian by Andy Weir — https://www.amazon.com/The-Martian/dp...
Hail Mary by Andy Weir — https://www.amazon.com/Project-Hail-M...

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The Risks of Having to Be Right

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 22 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0100

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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I Hate Math (and Organic Chemistry and Applied Physics)

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 11:00:00 +0100

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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Things to Love About the Lab

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

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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Coping With The Parts of Your Job You Hate

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 11:00:00 +0000

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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How to See Your Blind Spots

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

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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How to Reason With the Unreasonable

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 11 Feb 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Ah, reason. It can be so comforting. But to the uninitiated it can be quite frightening. In this episode, learn how to spread your hard won reason without causing a panic or making enemies.

Check the articles http://veraclaritas.com/escape-the-tr... and
http://veraclaritas.com/you-cant-thin....

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Can There Be Freedom In Science?

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 23:00:00 +0000

Freedom has been associated with politics, philosophy, lifestyle, morality, relationships, even guns. But what about science? In this episode, we will posit the importance of freedom in science, and the forces that would make it not so. Listen in!

Check out Episode 16 — The Challenge of Differentiating Between Science & Scientific Opinion - https://thehappyscientist.bitesizebio.com/episodes/ep-16-the-challenge-of-differentiating-between-science-scientific-opinion

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Something Better Than Work—Life Balance

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 11:00:00 +0000

Ah, the elusive fantasy of work — life balance. Think about it, can you name anyone who consistently delivers on it? If you have ever experienced a magical moment that looked like it, were you able to sustain it? Since work — life balance seems to be as rare as leprechauns mounted on unicorns, perhaps something more achievable is in order. In this episode we will discuss something more effective and more doable than “balance”.

Read the article “Perfectionism Is Setting the Bar Too Low ” (http://www.veraclaritas.com/perfectio...) and check Episode 20 — The Multitasking Myth - https://thehappyscientist.bitesizebio.com/episodes/ep-20-the-multitasking-myth

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How to Deal with Burnout

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 23:00:00 +0000

In this episode, we will decide whether you need a break, a nap, a vacation, a new job, or a new career. You don't have to burn the candle at both ends to make a success of your scientific career. Join us to figure out how to refresh, reset, retool, or redesign, as the case may be.

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Let’s Talk About That Voice In Your Head

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 26 Nov 2021 23:00:00 +0000

Do you have someone chattering at you all day long and that someone is you? If so, you're in good company. This is the common human condition. Sometimes though it feels like it's getting in the way. If you've ever had that experience, you will enjoy this episode as we unpack the voice in your head. We will be talking about how to manage this ever present voice and how to use it to best effect.

Read the articles http://veraclaritas.com/do-you-have-a... and http://veraclaritas.com/the-problem-w....

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Do You Listen?

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 11:00:00 +0000

If your closest friends were instructed to list your three most prominent qualities, would “good listener” be among them? If not, tune in to this episode to learn how to be an Olympic level listener. In fact, tune in especially if you question the value of being a good listener. If you are already a good listener, you are probably going to tune in without further prompting -- because you value good listening. So, everybody, tune in!

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Does Humility Harm Your Career?

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0100

In this episode, which was recorded live, you'll learn how to properly wield humility—and still get credit where credit is due. How on earth will people ever know how great a job you do unless you tell them? How indeed. It seems like being humble will only cause you to live in a shadow. But is that really so?

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The Difference Between Efficiency and Optimization

Bitesize Bio — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 23:00:00 +0100

In this episode, which was recorded live, you'll discover more about what it takes to go from being merely efficient to optimized. Have you ever been accused of being a control freak or an obsessive in the lab? Sure, you just want to get things right. But there is a better way.

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What Constitutes a Happy Scientist?

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 11:00:00 +0100

In this episode, which was recorded live, you'll discover how to do more than just get paid or add another line to your CV/résumé — and how you can be a scientist and be happy at the same time. This episode is aimed at working scientists. It's more than just a job to you. It may even be more than just a career — it's your life. You want to get the most out of it and you actually want to enjoy it — and that's not too much to ask.

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Is the Lab the Only Way to Be a Scientist?

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 17 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0100

In this episode, I interview a scientist who found out the lab is not a required component, in fact sometimes not even a desirable component for a real career in science. The interviewee: my co-host Nick Oswald PhD., founder of Bitesizebio.com. Hear us go all inception on what is necessary to become a happy scientist.

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How to Manage Your Boss

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:00:00 +0100

Life would be great...if it wasn’t for my boss. You wouldn’t be alone in thinking that. But let's face it, bosses are a necessary part of life. And they can serve many useful purposes. So how can you make sure they make your life better, not worse? In this episode, we will discuss how to manage your boss in such a way that your life and work get better.

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When and How to Delegate

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 20 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100

The English poet John Donne famously wrote, “No man is an island, entire of itself.” So how do you get off of your Island and start including others in your work? It may be the people that work for you, the people that work with you, or even the people for whom you work. Tune into this episode to find out more.

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How to Handle Disappointment

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 06 Aug 2021 11:00:00 +0100

It wasn’t supposed to be like this. You had such high expectations. You had plans. And then came the crushing blow. Now what? In this episode, we deal with disappointment. And by “deal with”, we don’t just mean discuss, we mean handle it and put it to bed. If you could use some of that, come and join us.

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How to Foster Imagination

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0100

Many of us look back with nostalgia to a time when we used to just live in our imagination. But for so many of us, the necessities of math and hard science have made us forgo all that. What if you could take all that hard won math and science forward and still have the imagination? In this episode, we will discuss how to make imagination a regular part of your happy scientific career.

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When Should I Speak Up

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 09 Jul 2021 11:00:00 +0100

You are educated, informed, and engaged. You are opinionated, and rightly so. And as you look around, you see that your lab, your industry, maybe the entire world is completely on the wrong track. So do you speak up or do you keep quiet? In this episode, we will consider when and how you should speak your peace and when it is time to hold your powder.

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What You Don’t Know You Don’t Know

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100

There's what you know, what you don't know...then there's what you don't know you don't know. That third category is the biggest and it's the one where all the fun stuff is. So how do you get into that third expanse and make effective use of it? We're going to tackle that in this episode.

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Giving It All Away

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 11 Jun 2021 11:00:00 +0100

How much is too much when it comes to helping others? In our quest to
be collaborative, we can make other people's priorities the only
things that matter. Where is the line when it comes to giving? And
when are there declining returns? In this episode we will examine the
healthy way to give and the unhealthy way.

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How to Elicit the Help of Others

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 28 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100

So it has finally happened: you are ready to admit that you need some help. So now what? In this episode, find out how to get others to willingly and eagerly assist you in accomplishing whatever it is you need to get done. In short, find out that you are not alone.

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Going Your Own Way

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 14 May 2021 11:00:00 +0100

There’s the right way, the wrong way, and {pick one: your government’s way, your industry’s way, your university’s way, your company’s way, your PI’s way}. What about your way? Before you give up on that notion, have a listen to this episode.

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Why Hope Is Actually Weakening You

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0100

From politics to Star Wars, hope has been held out as the answer to all our problems. But let's face it, it took another couple Star Wars movies before things worked out. So when is hope useful, when is it useless, and when does it actually get in the way? We'll cover all that in this episode.

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The Power of Gratitude

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0100

Is gratitude for saps? Is it irrelevant? Is it a nice-to-have or is it a deal maker? And what does this have to do with happiness and especially, science? In this episode we will unpack gratitude, its costs, its rewards, and how to effectively implement it.

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How Scarcity Is Hurting You

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 02 Apr 2021 11:00:00 +0100

You may claim an inexhaustible allegiance to opportunity and a
devotional belief in possibility. Yet a prevalent attitude of scarcity
has a way of lurking in the shadows, surreptitiously sliding in among
the positive things and exacting a heavy toll. Scarcity is a low grade
fever, it is a virus that syphons off energy and makes itself more and
more dominant. In this episode we will show you where to look for
scarcity that has snuck into your work and life, how to undo it and
never let it back in again.

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Is Unconditionality Achievable?

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000

“It depends.” How many of your positions in your work and your life
are dependent on something else? And what is that “something else”
based on? At some point, you have to get to the bottom of things. In
this episode we will discuss learning how to wield unconditionality as
an indispensable step in learning the fundamentals of discovery.

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The Siren Song of Control

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 05 Mar 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Do you ever fantasize about how much better your life and career would
be if you could control everything in your world? An occasional idle
fantasy about control is a diversion. But becoming consumed with
control is rarely successful -- and always stressful. In this episode
we will discuss a different approach used by many successful people to
get better results at a lower cost.

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Do You Have A Not-To-Do List

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 19 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Most of us have to-do lists. In fact, you may be using sophisticated
tools for this purpose, and you are well versed in their use. But some
days you only complete your list at the edge of exhaustion -- or not
at all. What went wrong? It may have been all the things not on your
to-do list. So what if you had a Not-To-Do list? In this episode, we
will discuss an effective technique that combats how human nature
sabotages your intentions.

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The Empirically Supported Benefits of Mindfulness

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 11:00:00 +0000

What would mindfulness have to do with being a scientist? What would it have to do with a scientist being productive, successful and dare we say: happy? Join us on this episode where we will discuss what neuroscientists, PhD’s and prominent thinkers have found is true about the state of mind you bring to the lab, and how to support a state of mind that offers the most effective and creative approaches to your work and career.

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The Multitasking Myth

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Is efficiency important to you? In the quest for the shortest path between two points, many people opt for multitasking. Some folks are particularly proud of how good they think they are at it. But how are they measuring success? And is multitasking the guaranteed way to success? In this episode we will talk about a clinical study that sheds some surprising light on the value (and danger) of multitasking.

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Affirmations Don’t Work (and How to Fix It)

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 08 Jan 2021 11:00:00 +0000

Surely you would willingly acknowledge you have a conscious mind. You would likely (though cautiously) also acknowledge you have a subconscious mind. But do you think you have any way to control or at least guide your subconscious mind? And even if you could, would it serve any useful purpose? Catch this episode to see how you can dramatically alter any trajectory in your life, whether in your career, your finances, your health, your relationships or in any other realm you find meaningful.

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Marshalling Dopamine to Let You Accomplish Hard Tasks

Bitesize Bio — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Are you at the mercy of your brain chemistry? You can actually (and rather simply) impact your own brain chemistry without the use of drugs or substances, just by installing certain behaviors. Once you do that, the accomplishments start rolling in. Join us as we discuss how you can make your brain be your servant rather than your master.

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You Are Too Busy To Be Busy

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Your outlook on being busy dramatically impacts your productivity and your stress levels. It is undeniable that you have a lot to get done and a lot to accomplish. So how do you manage expectations (your own and others) and your workload? In this episode we will discuss the concept of busyness and the prevailing attitudes that impact how you react to it.

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The Challenge of Differentiating Between Science & Scientific Opinion

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Have you found yourself called on to be an expert because you are a scientist? The problem is many who seek your expertise don’t always realize where your expertise actually lies. How should you face presenting what you know for certain, what you know with some margin of error, and what you don’t actually know? This episode will delve into how to differentiate between and operate on both the facts and informed opinions.

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The Difference Between Choosing and Deciding

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 30 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Choosing or deciding: It’s basically the same thing, right? Wrong. In this episode we will discuss the important distinctions between a choice and a decision, and how to know which one is the appropriate one for any given situation. It actually makes decision-making (and choosing) far easier when you understand the difference.

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Don’t Seek Results, Ask Questions

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +0100

The discipline of science is all about discovery. But the business of science often has an agenda of its own. Grants (and those who fund them) often imply that a certain outcome is optimal. But your experiments have their own agendas. In this episode we will discuss the push and pull between “favorable” results and new knowledge.

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How To Install & Use Habits For Maximum Impact

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 11:00:00 +0100

Do you have habits and you have no idea how you got them? Do you wish you could install some new good habits? Do you have some bad habits you want to get rid of? In this episode we will show you where habits come from, how to make the good ones stick around, and how to get rid of the bad ones.

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Managing Your Energy

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +0100

The First Law of Thermodynamics states: Energy can be changed from one form to another, but it cannot be created or destroyed. So how are you managing your energy? Even more than your time, you must manage your energy to successfully negotiate your career. In this episode we dive into daily tactics and lifelong strategies to make the most of your energy.

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The Art Of Going Slow

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 04 Sep 2020 11:00:00 +0100

Are you in a hurry? Then slow down. That’s right, going slow actually gets you to your intended destination sooner. In fact, it helps ensure that you get there at all. If you want to be less stressed, more successful and live longer, slow is the way. In this episode we deal with how to slow things down in an effective, replicable way.

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Getting Past Imposter Syndrome

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 01:00:00 +0100

Do you secretly feel like you are a fraud, that you shouldn’t be given the responsibility and credit you receive? You are not alone: imposter syndrome is a common affliction of the educated scientist. In this episode we will examine how to know if you suffer from imposter syndrome and, more importantly, what to do about it.

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How to Discover And Wield Your Charisma Factors 3

Bitesize Bio — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 09:50:00 +0100

This is the final instalment of our three part series on charisma factors. Why would a scientist care about charisma? Because none of us can do what we do without the help, leadership and support of others. Charisma is the way you move others to stand with you in your work. Find out why charisma isn’t just for salespeople and politicians, it is critically necessary for you and your career.

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How To Discover And Wield Your Charisma Factors 2

Bitesize Bio — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 09:49:00 +0100

This is the second instalment of our three part series on charisma factors. Why would a scientist care about charisma? Because none of us can do what we do without the help, leadership and support of others. Charisma is the way you move others to stand with you in your work. Find out why charisma isn’t just for salespeople and politicians, it is critically necessary for you and your career.

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How To Discover And Wield Your Charisma Factors 1

Bitesize Bio — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 09:47:00 +0100

This is the first installment of our three part series on charisma factors. Why would a scientist care about charisma? Because none of us can do what we do without the help, leadership and support of others. Charisma is the way you move others to stand with you in your work. Find out why charisma isn’t just for salespeople and politicians, it is critically necessary for you and your career.

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Recognising the Core Mindsets that Control Your World 3

Bitesize Bio — Sat, 06 Jun 2020 09:45:00 +0100

This is the final instalment of our three part series on core mindsets. Core mindsets are the irreducible components that make up each of us. They are our go-to way of looking at things and approaching life. When you go deep enough, you will find one process continually showing up in your attitudes, perspective, and underlying intention. Find yours and find out how to make it work for you.

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Recognising the Core Mindsets that Control Your World 2

Bitesize Bio — Thu, 04 Jun 2020 09:44:00 +0100

This is the second instalment of our three part series on core mindsets. Core mindsets are the irreducible components that make up each of us. They are our go-to way of looking at things and approaching life. When you go deep enough, you will find one process continually showing up in your attitudes, perspective, and underlying intention. Find yours and find out how to make it work for you.

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Recognising the Core Mindsets that Control Your World 1

Bitesize Bio — Mon, 01 Jun 2020 09:42:00 +0100

This is the first instalment of our three part series on core mindsets. Core mindsets are the irreducible components that make up each of us. They are our go-to way of looking at things and approaching life. When you go deep enough, you will find one process continually showing up in your attitudes, perspective, and underlying intention. Find yours and find out how to make it work for you.

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Why You Need to Meet Your Human Needs 3

Bitesize Bio — Sun, 31 May 2020 09:40:00 +0100

This is the final instalment of our three part series on human needs. While we are all different as individuals, we necessarily all have the same basic mix of needs that must be satisfied if we are going to sustain any effort, and ultimately feel fulfilled and happy in our career. In this episode we will zero in on the final set of these uniquely human requirements and how to implement their achievement in our day to day life and work.

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Why You Need to Meet Your Human Needs 2

Bitesize Bio — Fri, 22 May 2020 10:38:00 +0100

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Why You Need to Meet Your Human Needs 1

Bitesize Bio — Tue, 05 May 2020 09:36:00 +0100

The human animal has its needs. While we are all different as individuals, we necessarily all have the same basic mix of needs that must be satisfied if we are going to sustain any effort, and ultimately feel fulfilled and happy in our career. In this episode we begin the conversation that identifies these uniquely human requirements and how to implement their achievement in our day to day life and work.

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