October 29th, 2008 by Constance Davis
Taking risks
Taking risks means that we might sometimes fail. Those of us who decide to take the time and spend the money to pursue a doctorate are taking a risk. READ MORE
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October 27th, 2008 by Lynn Riskedal
Expectations of self. Hopes and realities. Setting goals.
Goals are good. Keep a balance of challenging and realistic. READ MORE
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October 24th, 2008 by Constance Davis
Marking your accomplishments
Everyone measures his or her progress in a different way. Dr. Riskedal has written about the importance of training and pacing when you are planning to run a marathon. Johnna Williams earlier this week encouraged learners (and she is one of them) to think about how much they have accomplished.
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October 21st, 2008 by Johnna Williams
The Dissertation: Reflecting on Accomplishments
I like that others are writing about the various metaphors one can associate to their individual programs. Much like preparing for a marathon, completing a doctoral program poses challenges in the preparation, execution, and completion of your goals. Since beginning my doctoral journey I have come to value the advice I’ve received over time: that this is a process; its not a race; and that every task that is completed represents progress. READ MORE
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October 20th, 2008 by Lynn Riskedal
Getting the training in.
Carving out time for self
Running a marathon is a major committment.
Training for and preparing for the actual marathon is a committment. READ MORE
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October 15th, 2008 by Jonathan Gehrz
The Formation of Scholars
A colleague of mine recently passed along a book titled “The Formation of Scholars: Rethinking Doctoral Education for the Twenty-First Century.” I have only just started reading it, but as I flipped to the Contents page, the chapter on “Creating and Sustaining Intellectual Community” stood out and cried, read me first.
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October 13th, 2008 by Lynn Riskedal
Why am I doing this?
I’m tired of this commitment.
Why am I doing this?
At some point in your training, you will probably question your sanity. READ MORE
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October 8th, 2008 by Constance Davis
Control your nerves
This is the time of the quarter where learners across Capella’s four schools are about to begin their comprehensive examinations. As I have spoken with dozens of learners in recent weeks, a recurring theme I am hearing is that they are nervous. And, to all of them I say that a little nervousness is usually just fine. READ MORE
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October 6th, 2008 by Sheryl Hess
Negative progress: Is there such a thing?
There may be times when you feel like you are spinning your wheels and not making any progress – similar to a retrograde; moving or tending backward. Even though this is frustrating, there is value in the experience – really. READ MORE
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October 1st, 2008 by Lynn Riskedal
Stuff happens. Goals shift.
At some time during marathon training, something will get in your way of getting out there and running. A business trip, a cold/illness, an injury. READ MORE
