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Dr. Max Lempriere
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Posting a #PhDDailyThought every day.

Founder of The PhD People — practical support and motivation for PhD students.

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Dr. Max Lempriere @thephdpeople.com · Oct 5
Breakthroughs rarely come from pushing harder.
They come when you step back.
Rest is part of the process.

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I hear you. Those days are rough. I hope you’ve had many good moments since. Please feel free to DM me if I can be of help.
January 5, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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Thank you for your message. I am so glad you found it useful! It's always helpful to remember and practice loving-kindness towards yourself.
December 17, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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When the work feels hard, remember the three versions of you: past you, present you, and future you. That tough task today? It’s a gift to future you. It won’t make the work easy, but it might make starting just a bit easier.

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December 15, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Be kind to yourself when you have a bad day. Remind yourself that not every day can be good and that what won’t help things is letting your internal critic get the better of you.

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December 13, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Don’t be too harsh on yourself if you haven’t made the progress you aimed for, or you still have a lot of writing to do. Instead, congratulate yourself on the writing you have done, not the writing you haven’t.

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December 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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PhDs never, ever, ever go to plan. But don’t be so harsh on yourself. You’re human, and humans make mistakes. Show yourself loving-kindness, and see the mistakes as part of your ongoing development as a scholar and PhD student.

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December 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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Have you ever heard of a done list? To-do lists can overwhelm, whereas done lists inspire. That’s because the only things that matter are the things you actually do.

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December 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Momentum often starts with the smallest possible step.
Take that step today.

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December 9, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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Trust your process, even when it feels slow.

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December 8, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Momentum often starts with the smallest possible step.
Take that step today.

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December 6, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Don’t underestimate how far you’ve already come.
Your past self would be proud.

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December 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Confusion is not a setback.
It’s a sign you’re thinking deeply.

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December 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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You’re not alone — every researcher faces doubt. 
Talk about it when you need to.

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December 3, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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It’s fine to slow down.
 Slowness doesn’t erase your progress.

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December 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Sometimes, clarity arrives after you start writing — not before.

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December 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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This morning’s #PhDDailyThought: Celebrate the days you keep trying.
 They count the most.

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November 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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You’re becoming the kind of person who can finish hard things.
 That’s a skill you’ll keep for life.

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November 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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The fear of not being good enough is common.
 Don’t let it decide your next move.

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November 28, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Imperfect drafts are how perfect arguments begin.
 Write first, refine later.

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November 27, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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You’re not behind — you’re on your timeline. 
Trust that.

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November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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This morning’s #PhDDailyThought: Some days, courage looks like opening the document.
That’s enough.

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November 25, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Your low-motivation days will pass, making room for calmer, more focused moments. Be patient with yourself. Always remind yourself: you’re doing better than you think.

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November 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Don’t speak to yourself in a tone you’d never use with a friend. You have strengths, gifts, and a trajectory worth noticing. Look for them—they’re there.

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November 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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In a PhD it’s easy to stare only at what’s ahead and forget how far you’ve already come. Perfectionism blinds you to what’s already working. Take a moment to look back—you’ve made more progress than you think.

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November 22, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Don’t compare your PhD to others—especially online. People post wins, not struggles. Behind the bragging is often failure you never see. Focus on your pace, your process, your progress.

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November 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM