In a recent article in Tomorrow’s Professor, the authors advocate that the three keys to success are:
- Follow your passions and talents
- Pick your advisor and lab wisely
- Learn to write well
In the article, they expand on these ideas, and offer tips and suggestions to achieve them. One piece that particularly stood out to me is to “follow your passions.” Graduate school is challenging, but your goal is achievable if you lay a good foundation. One piece of that is to find a project that will motivate you even when the research is difficult and it seems like the project can’t be completed.
If you haven’t heard of Tomorrow’s Professor, it’s a great newsletter with tips and article for those pursuing or interested in careers in academia. It’s worth your time to read.
What are your keys to success in graduate school? Do you agree with the authors?