Getting a PhD is a unique experience, and it’s nothing if not humbling. Successes are a needle in a haystack of failures.

Instead of facts humans often use emotion when making decisions and show a personal connection to the things they believe to be true.

I kept my head down and worked hard. Then it happened.

Before we go any further I’d like to make it clear that I am not a tea connoisseur, I don’t drink fancy, flavoured teas.