With Life In Words, I want to show my art in words. I want to leave you with an expression of thought. I choose to write because it helps me to heal. With my poems I hope to help you heal as well. To give you food for thought. When you read something that make you think, you grow. I tell my kids all the time, " Take it one day at a time, but continue to lean." The brain is such an amazing organ. Add your heart and your soul, and you have a wonderful person. So come join me on a journey that puts Life into Words.

What is an effective scientist? One who is successful by quantifiable standards, with many publications, citations, and students supervised? Yes, but there is much more. Truly effective scientists need to have influence beyond academia, usefully applying and marketing their research to non-scientists. This book therefore takes an all-encompassing approach to improving the scientist's career. It begins by focusing on writing and publishing - a scientist's most important weapon in the academic arsenal. Part two covers the numerical and financial aspects of being an effective scientist, and Part three focuses on running a lab effectively. The book concludes by discussing the more entertaining and philosophical aspects of being an effective scientist. Little of this material is taught in university, but developing these skills is vital to maximize the chance of being effective. Written by a scientist for scientists, this practical and entertaining book is a must-read for every early career-scientist, regardless of specialty.