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If You Say You ‘Outwork Everyone,’ I Know I Can’t Trust You
In academia, one of the biggest red flags I’ve learned to recognize is when someone proudly says they “outwork everyone.” It sounds admirable—until you realize it often signals transactional thinking, competition over collaboration, and a mindset that leaves no room for empathy or building something bigger than yourself.
Research is not a race. And outworking others isn’t the goal. The goal is to build something that lasts, something meaningful—with people who care just as much as you do.
If you’re trying to create anything truly new—especially in research or academia—you can’t do it alone…
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