Category: Inspiration

The Illusion of Perfection in Academia In academia, there's an overwhelming pressure to present ourselves as "perfect." We often only show the successful side of our work—published papers,...

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...

As a business professor, I often reflect on my journey from being the first in my extended family to attend university to achieving a PhD. My family is proud of their accomplishments, but education...

In academia, rejection is the game. The top journals reject 95% of submissions. This staggering figure paints a picture of an environment where rejection is not the exception, but the rule. When...

In academia, success is often quantified by publications and accolades. But, there lies a less spoken truth – the reality of feeling like an academic 'failure.' This journey is not just about...

I am reminded of the stark reality of academic life every year. It comes back to me every year. It's a world that often idolizes the "idealistic academic researcher", setting standards that many of...