I like this term. The longcut is the anti-shortcut. The longcut doesn’t cut corners or take chances with success. It’s slow, patient and persistent.
You didn’t take shortcuts with your research. You didn’t take shortcuts with writing your thesis. When you come to get ready for the viva, you don’t want to take shortcuts, you want longcuts. You want to do good work that will help you be certain of being ready.
Don’t skim your thesis the day before. Don’t rely on the bare minimum. Don’t just think about what might happen.
If you’re busy, still make time. Think about what will make a difference, make a plan and do work to get yourself ready for success.
Take the longcut.
