I was asked what I wish I knew in my 1st year of grad school recently for @DukePsychNeuro. I talked about assembling an A-team of mentors for your many goals & interests.

But I've been thinkin' about what other tidbits I wish someone had told me.And I have 2 addendum! 1/5

Guard and grow the skill of feeling vicarious joy.

Being able to celebrate others' professional victories whole-heartedly will make grad school, etc. so much better. It'll nurture more authentic relationships with your fellow superstars, and give you more reasons to smile!

Take any excuse to celebrate.

I remember finishing a prelim I was super proud of, and immediately switching to thinking about everything I was "so behind" on. Not optimal! 3/5

If you did something meaningful, mark it. Treat yourself to a nice meal, go on a trip, host a dinner party/picnic w the people you love -- whatever you're tempted to put off until you've worked or done "enough."

(And you'll probably be more ~productive~ long-term anyway...) 4/5

This thread reveals me as a combination of humanist epicurean, and idealist, I think. Your mileage may vary with these ideas, especially if your professional goals are different from mine! 5/5

h/t @DSubrainmanian for this academic taxonomy tip: https://twitter.com/davidwdowdy/status/1317858912176164864?s=20