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Name a better duo than me and procrastination
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No gray hair? No bald heads?
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Academics take one headshot at the start of their career and then use it for the next 40 years.
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What are you working on today? Let me know and I’ll help keep you accountable throughout the day.
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I’m sorry you misread the post. In a career in which imposter syndrome dominates, a bit of confidence is a good thing.
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Academics take one headshot at the start of their career and then use it for the next 40 years.
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It’s about their research project. ‘Your research’ is their PhD, postdoc, paper, chapter…
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We’re called The PhD Place. This is about academic research.

I think this is a misfire.
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Me, a third year PhD student introducing myself to the new students
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It’s true though. Only I can approach my research with my lived experience and my passion. This doesn’t mean I’m not irreplaceable or I don’t have to work hard.

My research is important, and it’s important that I’m the one doing it.
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Consider every alternative before quitting your PhD.
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You’re the only person who can do your research. You’re the expert.
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Stay patient with your thesis. It’s the only way to keep going.
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ThePhDPlace: ‘try to rest this weekend, it’s good to come back refreshed’.

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Share your last paper and tell me what it’s about. I want to celebrate you.
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