🎙️ The Harsh Truths Of Academic Research
What You Need To Know
By: Derek Jansen (MBA) and Ethar Al-Saraf (PhD) | July 2024
In this episode, Dr. Ethar Al-Saraf and Dr. Amy Murdock dive into the darker truths of academic research. In it, we discuss the lack of transparency in academia, the myth that universities are always right, and the importance of self-reliance.
Overview:
00:00 Introduction
01:06 Deeper, Darker Truth #1: Universities Aren’t Always Right
02:27 Taking Ownership and Being Proactive
06:44 Deeper, Darker Truth #2: Fear of Failure
09:31 Practical Steps to Overcome Challenges
12:22 Deeper, Darker Truth #3: No Shortcuts in Academia
17:29 Planning for Excellence and Time Management
21:29 Final Thoughts
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