Marines and Dissertations
On November 10, 1775, the U.S. Continental Congress formed what is now the U.S. Marines Corps. We are all in their debt for everything they have done for us. So, thank a Marine today, and then try to emulate them in your efforts to win your dissertation battle… Happy Birthday, Marines! Here are a few […]
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New Orleans and Dissertations
November 9th is National Louisiana Day. When I think of Louisiana, I think of New Orleans and the French Quarter. Even when you have a dissertation to complete, sometimes you just have to laissez le bon temps rouler!… I’ve discussed Dr. Stephen Covey and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People at length before. These habits form a system for defining, organizing, and executing project in […]
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Drumbeats and Dissertations
November is International Drum Month. What drumbeat do you follow for your dissertation?… Drums are the backbone of the band. They keep the music moving and often set the feel for the song. Here’s several experts taking on the drumming for dissertation students… Before you can follow your own drummer, you have to hear the […]
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Zig Ziglar and Dissertations
November 6th is Zig Ziglar’s birthday. Looking for some dissertation motivation? You’d better bookmark this one so you can come can to it again and again! Here we go… Here are my Top 7 favorite Zig Ziglar quotes for dissertation students. If you’d like to see more motivational quotes like these to help you through your […]
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The Ancient One and Dissertations
November 5th is Tilda Swinton’s birthday. Looking for profound words of wisdom to help you through your dissertation? What better source than Marvel’s mystic guru, the Ancient One? I spent so many years peering through time… looking at this exact moment. But I can’t see past it. – The Ancient One When it comes to your […]
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Matthew McConaughey and Dissertations
November 4th is Matthew McConaughey’s birthday. Believe it or not, he has some pretty profound words of wisdom for dissertation students… The best advice comes from people who don’t give advice. – Matthew McConaughey Hmmm… Oooh.K. [Stares at shoes.] Ummm… Yeah. [Kicks dirt.] I’m obsessed with trying to understand what somebody is talking about and […]
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Stranger Things and Dissertations
I often use this space to connect someone’s birthday to something pertaining to your dissertation. When I started investigating November 8th, I noticed some stranger things… Stranger things opens with a group of boys playing Dungeons & Dragons. Hasbro has produced numerous Dungeons & Dragons games, movies, and television shows. Hasbro is also the parent […]
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Roseanne Barr and Dissertations
November 3rd is Roseanne Barr’s birthday. Now, I ask you, can anyone come up with a more appropriate dissertation mentor? Not so fast. You just might be surprised at her words of wisdom for dissertation students… Facts and data, rather than opinion, are the two cornerstones of problem solving… We must have facts and data […]
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POTUS 11, POTUS 29, and Dissertations
November 2nd marks the birthdays of both the 11th & the 29th Presidents of the United States. Here’s some words of wisdom from James K. Polk & Warren G. Harding that you can apply to your dissertation… Every student has the ability to be a successful learner. — Warren G. Harding And, every doctoral student […]
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Writing and Dissertations
November 1st is National Author’s Day. Here are some words of wisdom from famous authors for dissertation students… On planning… To produce a mighty book, you must choose a mighty theme. – Herman Melville First, find out what your hero wants, then just follow him! – Ray Bradbury Want to get through your dissertation quickly […]
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