Persistence and Perspective
Just as you experience great exultation when your proposal is finally approved, you may again find yourself in another lonely stretch of the journey.
Perseverance: Don't Give Up!
As you immerse yourself fully in the data collection, you start to find yourself running low on your reserves. Fatigue takes over. You may be running out of money, you may be running out of time, and those around you are giving up on your ever finishing. There is no relief in sight! You have arrived at a Desert of Desolation.
Your Perspective Alters Things
The Dissertation Doctor cautions that this is the time to replenish yourself by reviewing your personal commitment and your perspective. Your perspective is the mental attitude you have about your situation. If you are a victim of negative thinking, the journey becomes more difficult and your chances of success decrease.
Perspective and persistence will see you through the desert. These are truly your greatest resources. Imagine yourself with a Ph.D. after your name. How will that feel? Just keep trekking!
