Happiness and Dissertations
March 11th is Bobby McFerrin’s birthday. His pop sensation, “Don’t Worry, Be Happy,” is an anthem I encourage all my dissertation students to embrace. Here’s why…
In every life we have some trouble
But when you worry you make it double
— Bobby McFerrin
Most doctoral students worry about their dissertations because they inadvertently turn them into unclimbable mountains.
Your goal for your dissertation is simply to get it done. The more weight you pull onto your own shoulders, the more you worry. The more frustrating and confusing the whole process becomes. And, the longer it will take you to finish, and the less likely you will ever do so.
For dissertation students, happiness is a simple, feasible plan. An uneventful march from the wilderness of topic selection, up the slopes of Mt. Dissertation, and into the green valleys of Doctor Land beyond.
If you’re worrying about your dissertation too much and rarely happy with your progress, click here to schedule a quick, 15-minute chat with me to see if you’re a good fit for our Fast Track Your Dissertation Coaching Program. If you are, then I’ll invite you to join the fastest group of dissertation students out there and help you to reach graduation a good year or two faster than you would on your own.
