Tales from a Late Bloomer

Despite a slow start, and some setbacks and mistakes along the way, the essay asserts that the author has had much success and happiness in her academic career. This chapter highlights some of the guiding principles that determined how her career unfolded and illustrates these principles with experiences she has had in the last three decades. This chapter is intended to provide a bit of guidance to others, as well as hope and reassurance if they sometimes feel discouraged.