On PhD outcomes

But if I had to name the very best outcome of the PhD (besides being greeted with ‘Welcome back, Dr Mewburn’ while boarding aeroplanes) is that I am not afraid to appear stupid. When I discover my ignorance, I know how to fix it. I’ll just research the shit out of it. People should fear my mad skills of research.

Mewburn, Inger . How to be an Academic : The thesis whisperer reveals all (Kindle Locations 2405-2407). NewSouth. Kindle Edition.