When Failure is Not an Option
One of the biggest tips I learned during my doctorate journey is that failure can take on many forms and it is one of the main reasons why people never finish their degree. I have heard that only 2% of people in the world have earned a doctorate degree and there are many others that […]
What is the dropout rate for doctorate?
The dropout rate for a doctorate varies by discipline and institution but can range from 30% to 50% Aside from the fact that doing a doctorate (PhD, DSL, DBA) seems to put you at a greater risk of being anxious or depressed than other occupations, some students may also face the question: will I ever finish my […]
Is pursuing a doctorate degree worth it for career advancement and personal fulfillment, even if it is not required in your industry?
A doctorate is a huge investment in time, energy, and money. I’ve never heard of a doctorate taking less than four years; mine took four years and eight months. You need to have a reason to persevere when progress seems impossible, and there will be several of those discouraging periods during the course of the […]
Weeks 241 to 244 (BMAL 890)
Big News! “May I be the first to congratulate you, Doctor Robert Forto,” as my chair reached out to shake my hand. If you are a rabid reader of my blog you know enough about me by now to know that I don’t do anything conventional. I flew down to Arkansas to meet with my […]
Weeks 206-240 (BMAL 889)
I know, it has been a VERY long time since I did one of these updates. More than 25 weeks (over a half of a year) in fact. For my rabid readers, you probably know I haven’t fallen off of the face of the Earth. In fact, I have been busy. Very busy, working my […]