The Raw NEW Truth About Academia, PhDs, Type As & Productivity - Ashley Moses - #36

Is a PhD Worth It? | Navigating a PhD and Entrepreneurial Journey with Ashley MosesAshley Moses is a PhD candidate in Neurosciences at Stanford University, founder of PhD Paths—a resource helping PhDs find career opportunities outside academia—and a career coach supporting graduate students and postdocs in their professional development.Ashley shares her personal journey, from her early passion for science to her decision to pursue a PhD in neuroscience. She discusses the factors influencing her career path, including motivations beyond academia and her entrepreneurial venture, PhD Paths.Learn about the unique challenges of balancing PhD studies, personal life, and building a startup. Ashley also touches on the role of histamine in behaviour, the importance of gratitude, and the quest for balance and happiness.____FREE Podcast Tips: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUp5S7ZIZtjA8PMgXJMwppAOr if you want to start taking podcasting seriously: My full step-by-step podcast blueprint: https://www.skool.com/remote-pro-podcast-blueprint-8385Launch your podcast using my successful blueprint—even on a budget and with zero experience, get my new episodes 24 hours early & join a tribe of like-minded outliers who will help you grow…____Ashley’s WorkLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-moses-98a3m/____Team:Host: Jacob Watson-HowlandChief Editor: Chloé BreheretChief Automation Officer: Jack McDuff___00:00 Introduction: Is a PhD Worth It?00:11 Factors to Consider: Industry and Personal Goals01:14 PhD Duration: Varies by Country and Field02:00 Personal Journey: Choosing Neuroscience03:44 Existential Crisis: Rethinking Career Goals07:35 Pivoting from Academia to Entrepreneurship09:20 Building PhD Paths: Helping Others17:37 Social Media Strategy for Entrepreneurs23:50 Balancing PhD and Entrepreneurship26:29 The Role of Histamine in Behavior37:20 Daily Life of a PhD Student40:44 Decompressing and Finding Balance42:43 The Craft of Building a Van42:46 The Type A Trap and Finding Balance44:30 The Importance of Rest and Avoiding Guilt45:55 Productivity Debt and To-Do Lists48:30 Gratitude as a Remedy57:17 Balancing PhD and Personal Life59:48 The Rat in a Tube Study01:01:20 The Hedonic Treadmill and Gratitude01:04:24 Defining Happiness and Balance01:17:14 Celebrating Small Wins in the PhD Journey01:18:27 Conclusion and Final Thoughts