The Sustainable Scientist. McDonnell, J. J. 357(6356):1202.
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[Excerpt] [...] the goal is to stride across the finish line – whether you are completing a postdoc, getting tenure, or reaching some other career goal – with a smile on your face, not in a state of collapse. [] But how? A sustainable scientist is still a hard-working scientist. Combining hard work with laserlike focus and ruthless time management is an important step toward making your life sustainable. Even more important is opportunity management. [] [...] Similarly, developing a personal work philosophy can help you allocate your most precious resource: time. ” Work on important problems” is a good adage for starters. Beyond that, your research agenda may help you set limits. [...] Regardless of your specific priorities, thinking through these types of questions early on can help you know when to say yes and when to politely decline. [] [...]
@article{mcdonnellSustainableScientist2017,
  title = {The Sustainable Scientist},
  author = {McDonnell, Jeffrey J.},
  date = {2017-09},
  journaltitle = {Science},
  volume = {357},
  pages = {1202},
  issn = {1095-9203},
  doi = {10.1126/science.357.6356.1202},
  url = {http://mfkp.org/INRMM/article/14430810},
  abstract = {[Excerpt] [...] the goal is to stride across the finish line -- whether you are completing a postdoc, getting tenure, or reaching some other career goal -- with a smile on your face, not in a state of collapse.

[] But how? A sustainable scientist is still a hard-working scientist. Combining hard work with laserlike focus and ruthless time management is an important step toward making your life sustainable. Even more important is opportunity management.

[] [...]

Similarly, developing a personal work philosophy can help you allocate your most precious resource: time. ” Work on important problems” is a good adage for starters. Beyond that, your research agenda may help you set limits. [...] Regardless of your specific priorities, thinking through these types of questions early on can help you know when to say yes and when to politely decline.

[] [...]},
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  number = {6356}
}

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