Steve Tippins Ph.D.Helping doctoral students get their dissertation accepted, succeed in their careers, & change the world | Academic Career Advisor | Dissertation Chair & Founder, Beyond PhD Coaching | 35 + years of experience.

The Only Good Dissertation is a Done Dissertation

20 Apr 2026 · 0 min

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In this brief motivational excerpt, Steve Tippins Ph.D. encourages dissertation writers to adopt a pragmatic approach: start by setting a clear goal, commit to writing for a specific amount of time each session, and avoid the trap of perfectionism. The core message is that the only dissertation worth having is one that is completed, emphasizing progress over perfection.