Genius and Dissertations
On July 5th, 1687 Sir Isaac Newton published Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, perhaps the most singular work of genius ever, and thereby set off a crisis of confidence among mere mortal doctoral students everywhere… A couple of days ago, I talked about the head trash that so many doctoral students collect on their dissertation journeys. Do […]
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Independence and Dissertations
Today, July 4th, is Independence Day in the U.S. Although I like to keep this missive light-hearted and maybe even a little humorous, today I think that it’s important to consider the magnitude of the actions of those who came before us — and, of course, to mention how those actions tie into your dissertation… […]
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Plastic Bags and Dissertations
Today, July 3rd, is International Plastic Bag Free Day. There are vast islands of waste swirling in the Pacific Ocean much of this waste is comprised of plastic containers of various sorts. Some of these islands are over hundred miles across! You may ask how does this much trash get stuck in one place? …And, […]
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UFOs and Dissertations
Today, July 2nd, is World UFO Day. Although this day is meant to commemorate the 1947 event when a rancher outside of Roswell, New Mexico supposedly discovered an alien crash site on his property, UFOs have a special meaning for dissertation students as well… In my conversations with dissertation students, the subject of UFOs arises […]
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Ice Cream and Dissertations
Today, July 1st, is National Creative Ice Cream Flavor Day. What’s your favorite dissertation-related ice cream flavor? Let me know in the comments below. And be sure to share this post with anyone you know who needs to add a little sweetness to their dissertation project! Here is a list of flavors I came up […]
Continue readingTake The Fast Track Your Dissertation Challenge!
This Thursday, June 1st, at 7p EDT / 4p PDT, I will be hosting The Fast Track Your Dissertation Challenge. Replays will be available for 48 hrs, but you want to catch us live if at all possible! Click here to register.
Continue readingThe Fast Track Your Dissertation Challenge – Save the Date
Save the Date: This Thursday, June 1st, at 7p EDT / 4p PDT, I will be hosting The Fast Track Your Dissertation Challenge. Replays will be available for 48 hrs, but you want to catch us live if at all possible!
Continue readingWhen Life Hands You Lemons…
Falling behind is just part of life…and it’s certainly part of the decision process for most students. So what do you do when life hands you lemons?
Continue readingAnother Lesson for Dissertation Students Learned from a Walk on the Beach
I took another walk on the beach this morning, this time with my daughter. Turns out we had somewhat different ideas about the purpose of our walk — and that has a direct impact on your dissertation…
Continue readingTop 5 Lessons for Dissertation Students Learned from a Walk on the Beach
I took walk on the beach this morning, and I was amazed at all the life lessons I found along the way. Here are the top 5 lessons for dissertation students I learned…
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