Why We Must Persevere in the Pursuit of the Best Academic Research: A Lesson from “Angel”
All of us who have been engaged in the academic publication process know how difficult, and at times daunting, the review process is. Clearly, there are “low points” in the process which often come as rude shocks especially to those who are early in their academic careers. Of course, the key is to persevere, which is easier said than done. However, life lessons can provide inspirational insight.
Let me share a poignant one of mine. In 2008, I was diagnosed with high-grade bladder cancer and endured …