20 Bits of the Best Advice
to Women, by Women.
We polled NIH employees on the best advice they ever received. Here is what they said:
"Try new activities in the arts."
"Network!"
"Travel and learn a new language fluently."
"Do not let anyone tell you what you can and can’t accomplish."
"Don’t do something just because others expect you too."
"Trust in your God given talents."
"Be independent."
"Keep learning."
"Invest wisely while you are young."
"Never forget where you came from or whose shoulders you stand on."
"Be more financially responsible."
"Challenge yourself."
"Get your rest."
"It’s okay to be afraid, but do it anyway."
"Admit when you are wrong."
"Watch what you say because all shut eyes ain't sleep, and all goodbyes ain't gone."
"Stay ready so that you don’t have to get ready."
"Work to live don’t live to work."
"Practice silence."
"Always keep your word."