I went to an excellent set of lectures today run by ThinkWell, which focused on how to successfully complete a PhD, and how to turbo charge your writing. I think the second was the most useful to me, as I realised how much "work" I had been doing, instead of actual WORK.
For example, I've been reading a lot of papers, trying to get my head around concepts, then thinking to myself, "OK, now I'll start writing." I look at the Word template I've created, then decide, "I haven't read enough, I'd better read some more and wait until I fully understand all the concepts." The problem is, I'll never be able to fully comprehend and understand the concepts UNLESS I have a go at writing about them, then find out specifically what I'm missing!
From now on I'm going to dedicate at least 1 hour every morning to just writing, NOT reading, NOT editing, NOT formatting, but actual writing. Then I can continue brainstorming, reading papers, etc...
Thanks ThinkWell!
For example, I've been reading a lot of papers, trying to get my head around concepts, then thinking to myself, "OK, now I'll start writing." I look at the Word template I've created, then decide, "I haven't read enough, I'd better read some more and wait until I fully understand all the concepts." The problem is, I'll never be able to fully comprehend and understand the concepts UNLESS I have a go at writing about them, then find out specifically what I'm missing!
From now on I'm going to dedicate at least 1 hour every morning to just writing, NOT reading, NOT editing, NOT formatting, but actual writing. Then I can continue brainstorming, reading papers, etc...
Thanks ThinkWell!
