As you might have thought or maybe feared, a writer’s perseverance is one of the strongest predictors of a completed dissertation. ABD’s or writers of dissertations often bemoan their lack of perseverance. They have trouble sticking with their writing and moving forward. They often have trouble “getting it out the door in a timely fashion,” [...]
Archive for July, 2007
Do You Have What It Takes to Finish Your Dissertation?
Posted in academic, coaching, determination, dissertation coach, perseverance, self-sabotage, writing, dissertation on July 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Try this: Say “I Want to Write My Dissertation”
Posted in academic, choice, coaching, courage, determination, dissertation coach, self-sabotage, visioning, writing, dissertation on July 4, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
As one of my dissertation clients looked toward the summer, he would say, “I have to really work this summer.” He would also say, “If I don’t accomplish a lot this summer, I might as well quit.” I could hear tension and guilt in his voice. When I asked him if he wanted to write, [...]
House Memories via Zillow: Info for Research or Fun for a Writing Break
Posted in academic, coaching, creativity, dissertation coach, goals, Google, houses, Internet, life, memories, planning, real estate, realistic goals, reflection, research, resources, travel, writing breaks, writing, dissertation, Zillow on July 4, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Zillow.com gives you information about houses. If you’re doing work on house values, studying a specific house, or studying an area connected with a person, Zillow.com might be helpful. It could also be your reward for a break after you reach a writing goal. You can find information by putting in a street address, city, [...]
