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December 14, 2025October 9, 2025 Nathan

Cutting Corners

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Don’t do the minimum. Don’t try to squeeze viva prep in. Don’t cut corners on your confidence.

Ask for help. Make a plan. Do the work. Have certainty in your efforts.

There are no good shortcuts on a PhD journey and no good shortcuts to being ready for your viva.

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