ABSTRACT
The interplay between progress and perfectionism is the basis of this chapter. It builds on the mindset discussion from Part I: Motivation. Readers are invited to complete two self-reflection exercises. The first focuses on Doctoral Enablers and the is a challenge to embrace your Fixed Mindset, get to know it and tactics on changing focus.
The chapter closes with commentary on acceptance, flexibility, and patience, pointing out that some tasks, such as writing, can take longer than planned, leading into Chapter 8: Writing and editing, which contains practical advice on writing, editing, and playing with writing techniques.
