God this is good. I learn or remember something every time I read it.
5 step plan for success in academia
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Irony is you're much more likely to write something on the economics of Columbian drug cartels and end up in QJE if you're content, than if you're chasing the hottest trend.
Yeah, but it won't get published. And that just sums up everything wrong with this crazy rat race
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1st year AP here. I didn't even wait until the third year to take OPs advice. I just spent most of my first summer break traveling around Eastern Europe. I had a lot of fun, lost a bit of my aspieness, and met many beautiful ladies. One of them will visit me soon. I'm really excited bros. Wish me luck.