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.

When You Finally Become a Doctor

23 Feb 2026 · 0 min

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In this brief YouTube clip, Steve Tippins Ph.D. delivers a single, self‑congratulatory line—"I don't know how to put this, but I'm kind of a big deal."—likely marking the moment of earning his doctorate. The tone is informal and celebratory, serving as a humorous acknowledgment of his new professional status.