Paradox of Academic Research

Academic research and writing is both an immense privilege and pleasure as well as a major cause of sleep deprivation, stress and anguish!  It is a process that can only be sustained for many decades by those who*: 

(1) truly have a burning passion for knowledge; 

(2) possess the thick skin needed to withstand constant criticisms and rejection; and 

(3) possess the intellectual humility to constantly re-consider how they could improve as a scholar and communicator.   

Cheers, 

Colin

* in addition to the obvious: those who have the time and means to spend many hours in contemplation each week.