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Dr. Max Lempriere
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Posting a #PhDDailyThought every day.

Founder of The PhD People — practical support and motivation for PhD students.

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Dr. Max Lempriere @thephdpeople.com · Oct 5
Breakthroughs rarely come from pushing harder.
They come when you step back.
Rest is part of the process.

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When the work feels hard, remember the three versions of you: past you, present you, and future you. That tough task today? It’s a gift to future you. It won’t make the work easy, but it might make starting just a bit easier.

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December 15, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Be kind to yourself when you have a bad day. Remind yourself that not every day can be good and that what won’t help things is letting your internal critic get the better of you.

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December 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Don’t be too harsh on yourself if you haven’t made the progress you aimed for, or you still have a lot of writing to do. Instead, congratulate yourself on the writing you have done, not the writing you haven’t.

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December 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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PhDs never, ever, ever go to plan. But don’t be so harsh on yourself. You’re human, and humans make mistakes. Show yourself loving-kindness, and see the mistakes as part of your ongoing development as a scholar and PhD student.

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December 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Have you ever heard of a done list? To-do lists can overwhelm, whereas done lists inspire. That’s because the only things that matter are the things you actually do.

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December 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Momentum often starts with the smallest possible step.
Take that step today.

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December 9, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Trust your process, even when it feels slow.

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December 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Momentum often starts with the smallest possible step.
Take that step today.

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December 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Don’t underestimate how far you’ve already come.
Your past self would be proud.

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December 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Confusion is not a setback.
It’s a sign you’re thinking deeply.

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December 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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You’re not alone — every researcher faces doubt. 
Talk about it when you need to.

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December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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It’s fine to slow down.
 Slowness doesn’t erase your progress.

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December 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Sometimes, clarity arrives after you start writing — not before.

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December 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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This morning’s #PhDDailyThought: Celebrate the days you keep trying.
 They count the most.

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November 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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You’re becoming the kind of person who can finish hard things.
 That’s a skill you’ll keep for life.

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November 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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The fear of not being good enough is common.
 Don’t let it decide your next move.

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November 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Imperfect drafts are how perfect arguments begin.
 Write first, refine later.

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November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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You’re not behind — you’re on your timeline. 
Trust that.

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November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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This morning’s #PhDDailyThought: Some days, courage looks like opening the document.
That’s enough.

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November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Your low-motivation days will pass, making room for calmer, more focused moments. Be patient with yourself. Always remind yourself: you’re doing better than you think.

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November 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Don’t speak to yourself in a tone you’d never use with a friend. You have strengths, gifts, and a trajectory worth noticing. Look for them—they’re there.

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November 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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In a PhD it’s easy to stare only at what’s ahead and forget how far you’ve already come. Perfectionism blinds you to what’s already working. Take a moment to look back—you’ve made more progress than you think.

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November 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Don’t compare your PhD to others—especially online. People post wins, not struggles. Behind the bragging is often failure you never see. Focus on your pace, your process, your progress.

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November 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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In your PhD, you can’t really be too repetitive. Here's what I mean: examiners read your thesis out of order and over weeks, so keep reminding them of your core questions, contribution, and theory. Clear signposting stops confusion.

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November 20, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Some PhD days fall out of tune, and that’s ok. You won’t know everything or nail the first draft. What you can control is how you treat yourself. Be kind to yourself. You’re still learning the craft. That’s the process.

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November 19, 2025 at 11:41 PM