Gears

I feel like I'm switching gears- from reading and reviewing the findings of other researchers to writing and collecting data and developing MY OWN findings. The switch is tricky and, quite frankly, scary.

How much do I listen to and copy what has been done? How much do I try to think outside of the existing literature? How can I trust myself when I've never embarked on such a research project before?

So, the training wheels are off, and I'm trying to push myself, maintain balance, and am hoping to gain a bit of momentum. A little downhill would help a lot :) Till then, I'll keep pedaling---around and around---and pray I'm not cruising around in circles.