All I need is just a hug

Sometimes our greatest efforts are ignored, while our smallest weaknesses are judged. People often judge themselves by circumstances but judge others by character — that’s the actor–observer bias.

I may not hold a PhD, but I’ve been privileged to sit in PhD research consultation sessions. Though I only hold a diploma, a degree law student once asked me where I learned research methods.

Over the past 5 years, I’ve guided more than 3,000 students worldwide in their research journeys. I even recorded one of the simplest videos on research methodology — showing how to come up with a research topic — and to my surprise, many have called me their hero.

Yet at the heart of it all, I don’t seek titles or endless praise. Sometimes… all I really need is just a hug. 🤗


 

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