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Simo Hosio
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I share what I learn on thriving in academia / talk about sustainable and sane productivity & wellbeing / Professor (comp sci), living in 🇫🇮 & 🇯🇵 & https://simohosio.com / building https://edgeacademia.com
Look. I've met a lot of miserable people at high-ranking universities. Maybe nothing to do with the uni, maybe yes. Go figure. But in any case, if you're going to spend a considerable amount of your VERY limited time on this planet at work, maybe also consider things important to you rather than jus
November 6, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Academia is not the easiest job. Here's a few things what I wish I knew during my first decade in the game:

And no, definitely not just research. Unlike most may think, research is not all it takes to survive and enjoy it all!

I think many at some point think success is a formula. That's why we al
October 30, 2025 at 5:57 AM
GM. The greatest adventure is realising you're already on it. 🌻
September 26, 2025 at 11:00 AM
GM. Shipping that next paper is surprisingly simple. 🌻
September 11, 2025 at 11:01 AM
GM. Sometimes the answers are so simple. 🌻
September 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
GM. Your real academic shortcut is consistency. 🌻
September 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM
GM. Academic writing is not "just writing" at all. 🌻
September 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
GM. Anyone who deals with the mess of academia is a superhero in my eyes. 🌻
September 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
GM. Some things really were better back in the day. Not all, but some! 🌻
September 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
There's gonna be a day in the future when we look back in awe at our collective stupidity. The tech that was supposed to liberate us is imprisoning us. In the words of a certain celeb: Fight, fight, fight.
September 4, 2025 at 11:36 PM
GM. Allow yourself to fail time and time again. You'll "get lucky" in the end! 🌻
September 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
GM. Did you know? As an academic, you're allowed to be human, too! 🌻
September 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
GM. Never allow fear of striking hold you back from your dreams. 🌻
September 2, 2025 at 11:01 AM
GM. Academia is not a race. Just find a good lane and enjoy the run. 🌻
September 1, 2025 at 10:31 AM
GM. You don't need to always overthink it. Get up, grab that coffee, and go after it! 🌻
August 31, 2025 at 11:01 AM
GM. Not everything has to be so damn important, as learning is part of the academic job! 🌻
August 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
GM. In a world full of noise, focus is your #1 edge. 🌻
August 28, 2025 at 11:01 AM
GM. Win your battle and take no prisoners today. 🌻
August 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
GM. They don't know what you know. Give yourself a break. 🌻
August 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
GM. Focus. 🌻
August 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
GM. Change your thoughts == change your world. 🌻
August 21, 2025 at 11:01 AM
GM. Opt out of the social media ragelympics -- today and every day. 🌻
August 18, 2025 at 10:31 AM
GM. Your energy ethics are just as important as your work ethics. 🌻
August 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
GM. A future you is watching -- act smart today! 🌻
August 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
GM. Planning is great! Just accept it won't always work like that. 🌻
August 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM