8 PhD Tips That Will Make You CRINGE...But Actually WORK!

[@pabloreed7717]

You say you apply the “done is better than perfect” mindset to this channel, but it’s really hard to tell 😂 This channel is amazing

[@thesecondtonone3010]

Having been in this 'failure' zone for several times during my PhD, I didn't know one day this video would pop up on my suggestion. So helpful, Andy. Thanks for this.

[@HS-hi6wc]

Thanks Andy! Can we please have more videos like this. B/c a lot of us are struggling with terrible imposter syndrome and this need for productivity.

[@edgarrodriguez8973]

Diminishing returns law when approaching perfection, that's a gold nugget dear Dr Stapleton. I adore your videos. Wish I had access to them when I did my Masters research. But it's perfect fitted for my professional life right now. Thank-you so much!

[@ummsaalim8308]

Thank you Andy! I am 8 months into my PhD and have been in the failure zone for so long it has been taking a great toll on me.

[@Dr_Mochi]

Breaks are great, hiking on the weekends, and ive been climbing more its been good to see my improvement in those areas when research is stalled 😅

[@cemhazir]

Thank you very much Andy! You're such an inspiration for PhD students, and your advice is always on point.

[@hettapieterse3128]

Really helpful, thanks Andy.🎉🎉😊

[@GoldenAgeMath]

This whole channel is full of great advice! Thanks Andy!

[@bikkihsn]

How does this man find topics to upload regularly.. kudos to him 😊

[@juliatelfer7843]

Such wise words, completing my PhD and still taking baby steps

[@katelynclark3833]

You always give the best tips and advice!! I love your videos.

[@novita5921]

Brilliant video, thank you Andy

[@mohmeegaik6686]

Thanks Dr Stapleton. I just subscribed.

[@colleenstuart190]

Love you, Andy. You gave great advice in this one!!!

[@daverei1211]

What I think is brilliant about this is “celebrating failure”. Unfortunately as a society and culture we expect easy to get finished and polished quality outcomes, without experiencing the litany of failures and the carnage of hopes, dreams and lost time to get there. We should teach kids that failure is an integral part of the path to success, and that success is never guaranteed, but what you learn on the way helps towards future successes.

[@priscillabahaw5673]

Thank you Andy I signed up got one email so far look forward to the rest

[@mrr8702]

damn you are the best, I needed to hear this. Just wrapping up year 1. Breaks are so important.

[@meghanayerabati5827]

Really needed to hear this. Thank you!!!

[@mitalinautiyal]

Best one Andy!

[@PalePinkThink]

Amazing video! Thank you Andy!

[@ayodejimatuluko]

Agree with these tips. They do work.

[@E8oL4]

Another cringe tip that works really, really well for my Ph.D.: the 80-20 rule. I'm overloaded with projects (my supervisor is kinda shit at project management), so I constantly need to jump between tasks. And it is true. Most of what I show to my supervisor I did in 20% of my time (i.e. an hour before the meeting), whereas the remaining 80% of the time are spent way less productive (coffee breaks, making ice cream using liquid nitrogen, watching youtube videos about how shitty academia is etc).

[@pauliina5565]

I really liked this!! I feel like I'm in need of your infectious enthusiasm when i work on my dissertation - would you consider doing a work-with-me type of live? i would love that!

[@kenaddoh4693]

Great advice!

[@prapanthebachelorette6803]

I’m an undergrad but I find this so helpful 😊

[@javiercamacho3259]

I really consider hiring you as a mentor.....

[@ernestinadenchieohenewaa6132]

Thank you very much

[@Change_O]

Treat the PhD like a full time job, 9am to 5pm Mon to Fri at the uni.

[@MikFrost00]

In my country it's 9am-10pm :(

[@planetary-rendez-vous]

The thing about failure is typically American. However this time they're right. Failure is better. The Antidote speaks about this. Any self help does.

[@prince.c8458]

🙏

[@tinyleopard6741]

Yeah, they are cringy but I need those, thanks.

[@DonQuiKong]

My problem with with the 1% rule is its delusional name. Improving by 1% in a single day would be a huge improvement and is completely unrealistic.

[@jtktomb8598]

breaks are cringe lol

[@adude9882]

I can't get past the beard.

[@n.s.5278]

Nice teeth. Most academics have bad teeth

[@lilianajeziorska6416]

You arę gupik 🙂