Fortune’s Favours
The harder I work, the luckier I get. As with so many quotes it’s difficult to pin down who said it. Whoever said it they were definitely on to something. There’s such a thing as simple luck, but in many...
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The harder I work, the luckier I get. As with so many quotes it’s difficult to pin down who said it. Whoever said it they were definitely on to something. There’s such a thing as simple luck, but in many...
You have to have a lot for your viva. You need some research, developed over several years or more. You need a thesis, written to an appropriate standard. You need one or more supervisors to help along the way. You...
It’s nice when someone says, “Good luck!” before your viva. It helps to know that others are thinking of you and wish you the best. At the same time it’s important to remind yourself that your success doesn’t need luck....
The harder I practise, the luckier I get. Quote Investigator explores the story of this little phrase, which I only encountered recently but which has clearly been around for a while. Long time readers of this blog will know I...
Flashback to one of the earliest posts in this blog: “You’re fortunate, you’re not lucky.” A tricky question, a tough correction, a difficult discussion – none of these are unlucky. They happen for a reason. You missed something. You made...
If the viva came down to luck, I’d be worried if mine was on Friday 13th! But it’s not about luck. You’re not lucky if your thesis passes with minor corrections. You’re not lucky if your examiners say nice things....