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"Brought back down to earth sharply when I realise that it will take the insight of Einstein, the prose of Proust, and the spin of Alastair Campbell to turn this mess of half-baked ideas into any kind of story."

Obstacles that may get in the way of meeting a deadline are many, but one you should beware of is being so keen that you overburden yourself.

"I haven't been to bed much before 2 a.m. for the last 2 years, but when you find something you're passionate about, you just find the energy," explains Chris Smith.

The whole experience has taught me that you must believe in your research and that somehow things will work out in the end.

"Go for it--it's great fun and there are lots of career openings for properly trained clinical researchers," says David Edwards, professor of neonatal medicine.

Limit yourself to saving a maximum of 10 key publications that you feel a particular affection for; take them home and watch them gather dust before you throw them away, unread.