You are smart enough. There are times during the process that youâll feel overwhelmed and uncertain. âAm I smart enough?â âCan I do this?â âDo I have what it takes?â These worries and doubts are quite common and will likely stay with you for a while. That doesnât mean that you should listen to them or doubt your own abilities. You may wonder if youâre smart enough to learn all you need to know. You are. You may wonder if youâll be able to finish this long journey. You will. You may wonder if you have what it takes. You do. Excerpted from "Get it Done Faster: Secrets of Dissertation Success" (2004)
