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Dr. Max Lempriere
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Posting a #PhDDailyThought every day.

Founder of The PhD People — practical support and motivation for PhD students.

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Dr. Max Lempriere @thephdpeople.com · Oct 5
Breakthroughs rarely come from pushing harder.
They come when you step back.
Rest is part of the process.

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You’re not behind — you’re on your timeline. 
Trust that.

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November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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This morning’s #PhDDailyThought: Some days, courage looks like opening the document.
That’s enough.

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November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Your low-motivation days will pass, making room for calmer, more focused moments. Be patient with yourself. Always remind yourself: you’re doing better than you think.

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November 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Don’t speak to yourself in a tone you’d never use with a friend. You have strengths, gifts, and a trajectory worth noticing. Look for them—they’re there.

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November 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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In a PhD it’s easy to stare only at what’s ahead and forget how far you’ve already come. Perfectionism blinds you to what’s already working. Take a moment to look back—you’ve made more progress than you think.

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November 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Don’t compare your PhD to others—especially online. People post wins, not struggles. Behind the bragging is often failure you never see. Focus on your pace, your process, your progress.

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November 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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In your PhD, you can’t really be too repetitive. Here's what I mean: examiners read your thesis out of order and over weeks, so keep reminding them of your core questions, contribution, and theory. Clear signposting stops confusion.

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November 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Some PhD days fall out of tune, and that’s ok. You won’t know everything or nail the first draft. What you can control is how you treat yourself. Be kind to yourself. You’re still learning the craft. That’s the process.

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November 19, 2025 at 11:41 PM
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If you’re finding your PhD difficult, remember—there’s a reason. It is difficult. For most students, this is the first time doing nearly every component at this scale. Keep going. It will start to make sense.

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November 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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“Your PhD must make an original contribution to knowledge.” Sounds huge, right? But here’s the truth: your contribution won’t be grand. It’ll be tiny and very niche, as it should be. You’re working at the research edge, not filling some mythical gap.

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November 17, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Asking PhD students “Do you feel like an impostor?” is wild—every hand goes up. But they can’t all be impostors. You’re doing things for the first time, stretching your limits… of course it feels strange. Keep going. You belong more than you think.

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November 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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You don’t have to do this alone. Reach out to others who understand what you’re going through — in your program, your field, or online. The more you talk, the more you’ll see: no one has it all figured out.

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November 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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It’s normal to feel lost, confused, or unsure about your direction during your PhD. Every researcher hits that point where nothing makes sense. Take a breath. Keep going. Eventually it all starts to become clearer.

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November 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Emotional rollercoaster. Self-doubt. The 2am thoughts of, “I can’t do this.” You’re not alone in that. Everyone who’s been through a PhD knows how hard it can be ( and that you will get through it too).

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November 13, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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Sometimes, the best thing you can do is step away and breathe.

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November 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
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You’re allowed to say no.
 Boundaries protect your work and your sanity.

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November 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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This morning’s #PhDDailyThought: Your PhD isn’t a solo climb.
There are others holding ropes with you.

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November 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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The pressure to be productive can be the biggest barrier to productivity.

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November 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Your well-being is part of your research process — not separate from it.

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November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Comparison is the thief of joy.
Focus on your own research, your own pace.

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November 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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You’re not just producing knowledge.
You’re growing as a scholar and a person.

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November 6, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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This morning’s #PhDDailyThought: No one expects you to have all the answers.
That’s what research is for.

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November 5, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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It’s okay to celebrate small victories — even if they seem insignificant.

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November 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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#PhDDailyThought: You’re more resilient than you think.
 Keep reminding yourself—you got this!

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November 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Everyone’s PhD timeline looks different.
Comparison steals your focus.

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November 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM