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...
Category: Inspiration
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...
Navigating the Ups and Downs of Academic Success and Failure: A Personal Reflection
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...
Embracing the Journey: Learning from My Academic Failures for 2023 and Perseverance
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...
The Myth of Perfection: You're Not a Failure If you know someone who is a PhD or a PhD student, take a moment to say thanks. Professors, remember the countless times you failed, but still made it...