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Know that we are not alone when we fail

None of us always succeeds. We all fail at some point in something we try to learn anew. If we know this, we know we’re not alone. For people with a fixed mindset, failing once, or more than once is a sign of not being able to succeed. They think being the best...

What you say and how shapes you and reality

I recently came across a research study about the behavioral effect of two expressions ” I can’t” and ”I don’t” on students. Curiously, those students which were part of the group saying ”I don’t” showed healthier choices than those saying ”I can’t.” The reason...

The Secret Ingredient when doing Science

What is the secret ingredient when we develop science? Some might think it is curiosity. Others might be inclined to resilience. Curiosity is a powerful driver imprinting dynamics from question after question, always trying to fulfill the insatiable desire to know....

Why being a good scientist when you can keep getting better

People think scientists keep failing until they get it right. I disagree. We keep failing until we know why we get it wrong. There’s no “right” or definitive explanation in science. There is only the next question. This is why I admire the grit, resilience, and...

Don’t stop when you fail to understand the science

The best thing it may happen while doing science is also the worst. It’s when we realize and say “I don’t understand.” However, not understanding can be of value. We just need to learn how to deal with it. When I read an article outside my...