Solo Session: The Renaissance Bro Mindset For PhD Success

About this episode

This episode explores the Renaissance mindset as a framework for achieving success in a PhD program.

Thank you for tuning in to PhD Lounge, you'll become a Doctor of Philosophy by immersing yourself into the latest topics of the PhD Universe Students and Graduates! What if the best model for a resilient, fulfilling PhD is older than the lab coat? Do you consider yourself as a Renaissance Scholar when you produce knowledge towards PhD success? In this Late-Night Solo Session, I combine the thoughts of current trend of the Renaissance Man or Woman as a useful frame to your PhD milestones throu...

People in this episode

Host: Luis Maia de Freitas

Topics covered

• PhD success
• Renaissance mindset
• resilience
• knowledge production
• personal development

Keywords

• PhD
• Renaissance Scholar
• mindset
• success
• milestones

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