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Oct 23, 2019, 7 tweets

Question 3!

There are several different issues here, but I'll focus on getting people excited about your research idea

1/7 #RobinsonTwitterTakeover

I try not to work with people whom I can’t convince that my ideas are important. #RobinsonTwitterTakeover
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I find that the apathy and skepticism drag me down. It can be miserable. #IdeaMachineFoe
#RobinsonTwitterTakeover 3/7

That said, the person who pushes you to defend and refine your idea can be your best friend in the world. #IdeaMachineFriend
#RobinsonTwitterTakeover 4/7

Unfortunately, when you’re in the thick of it (especially if you’re stressed), it’s hard to tell the difference between an #IdeaMachinefriend and an #IdeaMachineFoe.
#RobinsonTwitterTakeover 5/7

If in doubt, Do the work! Show them the preliminary evidence. Keep building a relationship. And speak from your heart. Tell them in plain English (or whatever your common language is) why your idea is so important.
#RobinsonTwitterTakeover 6/7

You can do this! #RobinsonTwitterTakeover 7/7

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