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Why You’ll Never Be a ‘Winner’ in Academia—But You Can Smile
In academia, we often measure ourselves by arbitrary standards: the school we attended, our accomplishments, or how others view us. It creates a world of winners and losers, where some are always seen as better based on superficial traits. The truth is, you can’t fix that system. Others will always see the world this way, and you can’t change their perspective.
But what you can do is take time. Very few people take time for others, and when you do, even though it may seem like it harms your career, it enriches who you are as a person. Spending time with family, sharing a smile, or having a…
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