I’m not doing any work this weekend. Not et al.

I promise this is my FinalFinalFinalThesis73_2024.docx

You’re learning at every stage of your academic career

Answer emails, open a document, forget why I opened the document, stare at screen.

Good advice for me in my big push towards the goal #PhDSky #70DaysofPhD Trying to do something for my #PhD Today, not much time available, but hopefully an hour later on values in leadership. My presentation yesterday was well received.

I was today years old when I learned that the Hulk did 7 PhDs

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Don’t forget to eat regularly. Take a break from your work and fuel your body and mind.

This is what success looks like. Someone else’s yacht. Okay back to my PhD.

Discussion topic: Should universities be doing more to adapt to advancements in AI?

Make sure to rest today.

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Good morning, sleepyhead. You asked me to remind you that your thesis won’t write itself, no matter how long you hide under the duvet.

Dumbledore turned back to Snape, and his eyes were full of tears. “You’re still writing your PhD, after all this time?” “Always,” said Snape.

Anonymous Question: "I've been doing a PhD now for 7 years. I'm nowhere near finished but I really want to move on. Time to quit?"

Anonymous Question “What is the point of doing a PhD?”

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Anonymous Question: “Harvard is cutting PhD spaces. Am I the only one who thinks reducing PhDs is a good thing?”

Anonymous Question: “How late is too late to quit a PhD?”

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I just wrote the most excellent sentence.

I wish I could speak LinkedIn. It’s a whole other language.

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It’s the weekend. Should we rest?

The only kind of submission I’m into is getting my thesis in

Anonymous Question: ‘One of the grad students in my seminar openly identifies as trans and often brings it up in class discussions, even when the topic isn’t related. Am I wrong to think this is unprofessional, or should I be making more space for it?’

I’m not a Dr (yet) but I’m prescribing you a day off to rest.

A predatory journal just said my contributions are valuable and that I’m an eminent scholar. Who are the real bad guys?

A potential sponsor actually just asked me if I could ‘look less tired’ in the video walkthrough when I make it for them. I’M IN MY FINAL YEAR.🥲

Anonymous Question: “Handed my thesis in, was asked to do pre viva amendments. Did those, handed back in. I’ve now not heard anything for 2 weeks - do I assume I have failed as my supervisor has not emailed me with a new viva date? I am too scared to email them and ask them….”

Oh man, I’m getting old.

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A doctoral degree should be the end of precarious work in academia. Unfortunately, this is far from the truth.

I want to read your thesis.

Elon Musk has called most PhDs “useless.” What do you think?

Doing a PhD is lonely.

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Name a better duo than me and procrastination

No gray hair? No bald heads?

What are you working on today? Let me know and I’ll help keep you accountable throughout the day.

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Academics take one headshot at the start of their career and then use it for the next 40 years.

Me, a third year PhD student introducing myself to the new students

You’re working hard for a good life.

Consider every alternative before quitting your PhD.

You’re the only person who can do your research. You’re the expert.

REST THIS WEEKEND.