Name: Why you (probably) shouldn't do a PhD | Videos | Gan Jing World
Uploaded: 2021-12-13T05:00:00.000Z
Duration: 10 min 6 s
Description: For most people, doing a PhD is a terrible idea. Now I’m not saying that nobody should do a PhD- for some people it’s exactly the right path and I strongly be... | Videos | Gan Jing World

James Hayton

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For most people, doing a PhD is a terrible idea. 

Now I’m not saying that nobody should do a PhD- for some people it’s exactly the right path and I strongly believe in the value of academic research. But a lot of PhD students do it for the wrong reasons, without really understanding what they’re getting into, and they suffer as a result.

So why is it such a bad idea for most people? And who should do a PhD?

Find out more and sign up to my email list at https://phd.academy
Also check out this video on the 3 habits that saved my PhD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRYikmnTQFE

0:00 Introduction
0:30 Why is a PhD such a bad idea for most people?
3:24 The worst reason to do a PhD: Validation
6:49 A PhD can be a wonderful experience, but who should do it?