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La distance n’y fait rien; il n’y a que le premier pas qui coute.
The distance is nothing; it is only...
These blogs are written purely from my point of view and do not necessarily agree or disagree with other...
“Where shall I begin, please your Majesty?” he asked.
“Begin at the beginning,” the King said gravely,...
“I am resolved to write on…”
Goldsmith, O. The Bee, No. 4 [1759]
The bigger picture
A funny thing happens...
During the past week, I have listened to PhD students in my cohort, talking about their supervisors in...
“To spend too much time in studies is sloth”
Francis Bacon, Essay (published 1625) 219
Time
Charlie Munger...
‘To be a well-favored man is the gift of fortune, but to write and read comes by nature.’
Shakespeare,...
‘All things begin in order, so shall they end’
Sir Thomas Browne, ‘Cyrus’ Garden’, ch.5 [1658]
Why order...
Imposter syndrome has been described as ‘a psychological phenomenon characterized by intense feelings...
Procrastination is the thief of time.
Edward Young, ‘The Complaint: Night Thoughts, Night I,l....
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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.
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