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This is a blog dedicated to making you very, very productive. I’m talking really productive. No seriously, there here will be no end to your productivity.
I joke around a lot about our quests for “productivity”.
In addition to science research I do other things, one of which is play with this blog, another is English editing of academic papers with AJE.
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Author Archives: Grad Hacker
Grad School Extracurriculars
For the first post on observations on grad school after grad school, go here. The idea of doing extracurricular activities during grad school is a touchy subject, and here’s why: On one hand, activities outside of your research are often … Continue reading
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Writing my Dissertation
So I have finally graduated. This is the first of a few posts on my experiences in grad school. Some observations on writing my dissertation: #1: I started early. And it was the best thing ever. I should have bought … Continue reading
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Excuse me, it's Dr. Gradhacker
Clearly, the obnoxious title signifies that I have officially filed my thesis and finished grad school. Hooray. Although I have yet to receive my diploma, I did get a “receipt of filing” which literally has a gold star on it … Continue reading
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How to Act Productive is No Joke!
Some of you may have been quick to assume that my How to Act Productive series was some kind of comic relief to your otherwise boring day, that it was something to make light of and laugh with, that no … Continue reading
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The Case for One Simple Todo List
Humor me for a bit by engaging in this short exercise: 1. List all of your projects. Define a “project” as something most people would define it as, not the way David Allen would define it. If you’re confused, don’t … Continue reading
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What do you do with a Ph.D.? Marilyn Garcia Part 2
One of the biggest concerns of grad students is what to do after grad school. This is especially true of Ph.D. students who know they don’t want to continue in academia, don’t want to be professors or post-docs, but aren’t … Continue reading
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What do you do with a Ph.D.? Marilyn Garcia
One of the biggest concerns of grad students is what to do after grad school. This is especially true of Ph.D. students who know they don’t want to continue in academia, don’t want to be professors or post-docs, but aren’t … Continue reading
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How to Act Productive Tip #16: Walking while Texting
Photo by: moriza In life, sometimes no matter how hard you try to do good, there are those that try to undermine your efforts. Today’s culprit: The New York Times. Since March 2008, when I originally advised people that walking … Continue reading
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Make Lists. Not Too Much. Mostly Do.
Recently, I read Michael Pollan’s new book “In Defense of Food”, which was #1 on the New York Times non-fiction bestseller list for six weeks. It’s about eating good things, things that keep you healthy, and things that are good … Continue reading
Knock Knock…
…who’s there? Me! Looks like it’s time to break my hiatus. Excuse me for the long gap, I took a bit of a break. I did, however, advance to candidacy in the meantime. Yes. Good to be back!
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