https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/41bO1f4QHV-pGJKTN3WrDQ
on academic research
- study literature systematically to learn from others quickly
- manage time well: plan and execute well
- use google scholar, indexing databases, and so on
- make your points across clearly, both orally and in writing
- follow good writing styles, practice often, and handle feedback properly
- command english well enough
- write well in english professionally
- read from the best (textbooks, monographs, surveys, etc) first
- build good depth and breadth in knowledge
- master research skills, and know the procedures and steps
- write (thesis) very well
- don’t rely on your supervisor too much
- network with others professionally
- keep a notebook with you
- write down your ideas and refine your thinking
on professional development
- capture opportunities to improve
- learn how to succeed
- not be afraid of failure
- understand your parents (and supervisors 😉
- never give up or refuse to grow up
on mental health
- follow your heart to success
- see both sides of everything
- handle difficulties properly
- market oneself well in english, both orally and in writing
- love your profession
- expand your horizon
- plan your career
- build your career path
- adjust your targets
- don’t complain
- learn by oneself
- learn from others
- keep focused and balanced
- show your leadership
- never too late to start
on professional networking
- be positive
- have friends and help each other
- listen to and understand others
- help others help yourself—be appreciative
- interact with others professionally
on physical health
- build your body (and mind)
- exercise
- eat breakfast (i.e., get up early)
- eat healthy
- no addiction
on social life
- have good habits
- read (good) books everyday
- write down things everyday
- have good hobbies (other than online gaming, we/chatting or tv shows)
- be confident on yourself—see beyond what you can see immediately
