Dr. I am surprised you didn't mention the EdD. I was considering it instead of a PhD specifically because I wasn't into the academic focus of PhD. Anyway, EdD might be a future topic for you.
Boom! Well said Stephen. I attended a conference with fellow PhD students recently and it was interesting to see that many cited some of the 'do nots' that you mention in this post. I'm 1 year into the PhD journey and agree with your line, "do not even consider a PhD unless you are prepared and able to make it your life’s priority from the moment you write the first draft of your proposal to the day you finally graduate". I started my PhD in 2019, but realised I couldn't fulfil that requirement. I just couldn't give it that sort of attention. After a year of reshuffling in 2020, I was able to give it the attention it required in 2021 (and hopefully onwards from here!).
Dr. I am surprised you didn't mention the EdD. I was considering it instead of a PhD specifically because I wasn't into the academic focus of PhD. Anyway, EdD might be a future topic for you.
Boom! Well said Stephen. I attended a conference with fellow PhD students recently and it was interesting to see that many cited some of the 'do nots' that you mention in this post. I'm 1 year into the PhD journey and agree with your line, "do not even consider a PhD unless you are prepared and able to make it your life’s priority from the moment you write the first draft of your proposal to the day you finally graduate". I started my PhD in 2019, but realised I couldn't fulfil that requirement. I just couldn't give it that sort of attention. After a year of reshuffling in 2020, I was able to give it the attention it required in 2021 (and hopefully onwards from here!).