Help! I’m an academic who’s been invited to pursue a PhD, but my interests and talents are too wide-ranging and diffuse. I have no idea how to start narrowing down an area of focus for my doctorate.
Articles in the category "Dear Puttylike"
Dear Puttylike: I Have Tons of Interests, But No Dreams
A multipotentialite’s dream job didn’t meet their expectations, and now they’re struggling with how to move forward without a “Dream B”. So, how can someone with lots of passions and no direction think their way out of that impasse?
Dear Puttylike: Should I Quit Pursuing My Degree?
A multipotentialite graduate student has been feeling bored by their course of study, and there’s no end in sight! Is quitting an option?
Dear Puttylike: Our Multipotentialite Kid is Exhausting
He is interested in absolutely everything, and his thirsty mind seems impossible to satisfy. So, how can the parents of a brilliant multipotentialite kid balance their own self-care with teaching him life skills and feeding his curiosity?
Dear Puttylike: What Do I Do with My Life?!
A reader with a great career realizes they’re not where they want to be. The trouble is, it’s not clear what their next move should be… Neil offers tips for cultivating authentic self-knowledge and accepting the limiting nature of choice.
Dear Puttylike: How Do I Prioritize My Multipotentialite Life?
A busy reader in a constant state of overwhelm wonders how to choose what’s most important—or even what to do next. Mel offers tips for creating authentic priorities that take individual personality into account.
Dear Puttylike: A New Advice Column for Multipotentialites!
Got burning questions, pressing problems, or depressing dilemmas in your multipotentialite life? Our team of writers just might be able to help. Can’t wait to hear from you!
Help! I Want to Combine My Interests in One Business. Where Should I Start?
An artistically-inclined teacher & environmental scientist is tired of working for other people. So, what’s next? Emilie gives their best advice on the first steps towards smooshing your passions together into a dream career or business.
