My high school cross country coach was my #1 mentor. He gave incredibly motivating lectures on running and racing that translate oh so well to life. He begged us runners to not be nervous about upcoming races or afraid of racing because the whole point of our tough training was to go out and compete to do our best.
Now I resolve to apply this idea to grad school: yes, there's plenty to do, but there's nothing to fear.
Getting nervous about writing papers or being afraid of orals doesn't accomplish anything. I can leave the guilt and scaredycat stuff at the door. ALL of this work is training, and the ultimate goal is to get out there and talk with people, share ideas and writing. The finish line is all about making a difference!
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