Prioritize Completion Over Publication

Completing your PhD should be the top priority, with a focus on efficiency. While publishing is valuable, clearly define your publishing goals and maintain open discussions with supervisors regarding intellectual property rights and authorship. As a PhD student, prioritize your needs and career development, rather than catering to your supervisor's ambitions. Ensure that conversations about research ownership occur early on and try to align any publications with your dissertation to save time. Moreover, aim for a concise dissertation, as competitiveness in academia necessitates excellence in every endeavor.