April 24

I admire people like Remi and Abhishek. They seem to have this PI thing figured out. I do not feel like I have it all figured out. Not by a long shot. And they probably have their issues as well. But it's hard when others show the absolute best version of themselves that they possibly can. This sort of thing is highly incentivized in academia, of course.

I need to make small, meaningful changes, and keep tabs on what works and what doesn't work. Starting this week. 

• Always write at the same times every day, week in, week out. Make focused writing a daily habit. 
• Put myself on a deadline so that at regular intervals, I have to produce a recognizable, concrete research product (presentation, white paper, pre-proposal, etc.) every month. I need to discuss what the best products are with my mentors.
• Order an espresso machine so I don't have to keep walking to the other building. 
• Bring my lunch 3 times a week during summer.
• Meet monthly with mentors (Leigh, George Hazelrigg, JDP...) Send them my strategic plan. 
  

Let's make it happen.