The world is full of people who have never, since childhood, met an open doorway with an open mind.
The major problems in biology are not solved by new techniques, but by new ideas.
A leader should have higher grit and tenacity, and be able to endure what the employees can't.
When making something, always get a few extras — extra material, extra parts, extra space, extra finishes. The extras serve as backups for mistakes, reduce stress, and fill your inventory for the future. They are the cheapest insurance.