Writing is a craft that every scientist must learn. And what better way to learn a skill than from a good book? In this post, I list five reference books on writing, my favorite books…
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Procrastination, fear of failure, and perfectionism
Procrastination is the act of putting off until tomorrow what should be done today. 80 to 95 percent of university students regularly procrastinate, and almost half of graduate students report that they always or almost…
Summer readings: My 10 favorite autobiographies
I’m obsessed with autobiographies! I always have at least two or three on my bedside table. The reason I love autobiographies so much is because they’re an enjoyable way of rekindling motivation and learning from…
Self-Control Chronicles: Three Tales from my master’s thesis
Dear wordsmiths! Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Mina Movahedi, a second-year Ph.D. student on an exhilarating journey of exploration and research under Gaya’s guidance. My Ph.D. delves into the fascinating realm of…
Rediscovering Focus: The personal story of a psychology student
Today, I’m thrilled to welcome a new author to A Brilliant Mind: Sanjin Kacevac. Sanjin is a psychology student and a productivity freak. In this post, he recounts the incredible personal story that led him…