The philosophy behind being a scientist...

Some folks often wonder what it's like being a scientist. Or how one becomes one. Or what we think about what it is that we do.
This article addresses many of those very things. And it's hysterical to-boot.
(Be warned: there are a couple of naughty words.)

If you ever wanted a little insight into my life and thoughts- I think this guy hits the nail on the head!
The article includes:

-The 12 "Actual, Somewhat Universal Rules of the Laboratory" and

-"A pledge -- a mantra -- that we should all repeat each time we feel ourselves succumbing to the pettiness and humanity of the Actual, Somewhat Universal Rules"

Here's the link:

http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/career_magazine/previous_issues/articles/2011_06_24/caredit.a1100059

One of the top 5 articles I've read this year, for sure.