Before a PhD - 5 *secrets* for starting strong!

Before your PhD you should focus on the most important factor – you. But, here are the five secret aspects and things you can do before your PhD for starting strong. I've learned this through many years of academia and watching the dynamics of PhD students and research groups.

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▼ ▽ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Introduction
0:50 – Start with the end in mind
3:37 – Speak to your loved ones and explain to them all about academia and support you will need
6:16 – Contact current group members and PhD students of that supervisor to find out the ins and outs
9:42 – Remember to ask the silly questions
11:55 – Lay the foundations for good physical and mental health
14:28 – Outro

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