Why Ph.D. Students Should Think Like Entrepreneurs
Getting a doctorate is a lot more rewarding if you stop trying to be a good student and start acting like you’re running your own business
Most doctoral students don’t think they have much in common with entrepreneurs. That’s a shame. Getting a Ph.D. is a lot more rewarding if you stop trying to be a good student and start acting like you are running your own business. Of course, your business venture is not centered around profit-generating products. Instead, think of yourself as an entrepreneur of ideas.
I have met a lot of unhappy doctoral students. They feel lonely, uninspired to write and directionless. They find the Ph.D. endeavor utterly debilitating -- they want structure, rules, deadlines. [...] Link to story.
Modified on September 27, 2024