What is the biggest mistake that you have made as a scientist?

Question: What is the biggest mistake that you have made as a scientist?
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Asked by Alex to Lisa on 12 Nov 2014.
- Lisa Simmons answered on 12 Nov 2014:
  
  Good question, I’ve made a couple of bad choices in choosing projects to work on early on in my career. I tried to take on too many varied projects and could have been at risk at not specialising in anything. Luckily I pulled it back before I got to far and I now have a field of expertise

Question: What is the biggest mistake that you have made as a scientist?