Finding Strength in Being Picked Last: Lessons for PhDs and Academics
I too, like many of us, have experienced the sting of being picked last. I remember it vividly. As a kid, I was often chosen last for sports teams. That memory from when I was seven years old is...
Popular culture often paints PhDs and academics in a negative light. We are seen as out-of-touch eggheads, living in ivory towers, making up shitty ideas that have no practical application in the...
Pursuing a PhD is a challenging and often stressful journey. Amidst the intense workload, it’s crucial to take breaks and find ways to unwind. However, as a PhD student, budget constraints can...
Being a Professor with a Learning Disability: What’s It Like?
The Invisible Challenge My disability is not visible. You'd never know unless you ask me to remember something or put sentences together. I call people “buddy” or “pal” because I will...
30 Things That Make You a Better Innovator as a PhD Introduction There is no reason to be scared. Once you realize that it’s your life, and no one else’s, you suddenly know that you are in...
Understanding Failure as the Norm “95% of human activity results in failure.” This might seem like a pessimistic view, but if you look closely, you’ll see that failure is the usual outcome...
