This is my list of essential PhD pointers to go through the journey while pursuing PhD, irrespective of the field.
- Do something NEW.
- Make a Plan ; To-Do List.
- 3-4 years of dedicated Research.
- Make year-to-year plan; Break it up in monthly/yearly plan.
- Celebrate your success in between; Intermediate goals.
- Keep your supervisor updated..keep him posted.
- High Impact Journals.
- Be meticulous, diligent and honest to yourself.
- Listen to the feedbacks you receive.
- Document your work.
- Publish 4-5 journal papers; or Write a Book.
- Go to Conferences.
- Be visible; Don’t be backstage and don’t shy away.
- Have Fun at your research.
- Read Journals.
