EducationPhD
#RI-6a7aadae·7 months ago·
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“Writing first review paper without guidance”
What Actually Happened
Feeling lost and overwhelmed while writing first paper, perfectionism and lack of support from PI and labmates
What I wish I knew
"How to break down tasks and manage perfectionism"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Seek help from mentors or writing groups, prioritize progress over perfection"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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Education Category
591
Education decisions logged. Avg regret 5.1/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
33%
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