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Doing a PhD after you have turned 50
These blogs are written purely from my point of view and do not necessarily agree or disagree with other…
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The first few weeks of a PhD
“Where shall I begin, please your Majesty?” he asked.
“Begin at the beginning,” the King said gravely,…
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WRITE, WRITE & WRITE AGAIN
“I am resolved to write on…”
Goldsmith, O. The Bee, No. 4 [1759]
The bigger picture
A funny thing happens…
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You and your supervisor
During the past week, I have listened to PhD students in my cohort, talking about their supervisors in…
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Have a daily schedule
“To spend too much time in studies is sloth”
Francis Bacon, Essay (published 1625) 219
Time
Charlie Munger…
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Reading and Taking Notes
‘To be a well-favored man is the gift of fortune, but to write and read comes by nature.’
Shakespeare,…
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Reference manager and note taking software
‘All things begin in order, so shall they end’
Sir Thomas Browne, ‘Cyrus’ Garden’, ch.5 [1658]
Why order…
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HOW I BEAT IMPOSTER SYNDROME
Imposter syndrome has been described as ‘a psychological phenomenon characterized by intense feelings…
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How to Travel Like a Local: 5 Best Tips For Amazing Trips
If you’ve ever felt like the world is too big, too confusing or just downright overwhelming to tackle…
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learn more about me
Hello, I am Jonathan and I have recently started my PhD in Law. This website will provide some insights into what it is like to do a PhD.
I would love to hear from you
Please do not hesitate to send me a message and I will make best efforts to get back to you asap (when I am not being a cricket umpire or walking my dogs Hugo and Harvey)..
