Muhammad Tariq Majeed, PhD

Professor of Economics @ Quaid-i-Azam University | PhD (Glasgow) | Top 2% Scientist | 300 + Publications, University of Glasgow
0 is better than a negative.

[Muhammad Tariq Majeed, PhD @MuhammadTMajeed]

THE RESEARCHER’S MINDSET — 31/50

Your research performance is not your personal identity.

You are more than your publications, H-index, journal rankings, or thesis progress.

Build a successful research career, but do not forget to build a life beyond research.

[Muhammad Tariq Majeed, PhD @MuhammadTMajeed]

THE RESEARCHER’S MINDSET — 30/50

Are you fueling your research or just fueling your caffeine habit? ☕

One cup of tea becomes three cups of coffee. You stay awake longer but struggle to sleep at night.

Your research needs a fresh mind more than another cup of coffee! ☕😄

[Muhammad Tariq Majeed, PhD @MuhammadTMajeed]

THE RESEARCHER’S MINDSET — 29/50

Mental Energy is a variable.
Optimize its usage.

Some days you can develop theory and interpret complex results. Other days even reading a paragraph feels difficult.

Adjust your tasks to your mental energy.

[Muhammad Tariq Majeed, PhD @MuhammadTMajeed]

THE RESEARCHER’S MINDSET — 28/50

Want a productive research day? Prepare for it the night before!

Decide tomorrow's main task. Keep your files ready. Note where you stopped and what needs to be done next.

Do not waste your morning deciding what to do.

[Muhammad Tariq Majeed, PhD @MuhammadTMajeed]

THE RESEARCHER’S MINDSET — 27/50

Why do some researchers achieve more in less time?

It is not always about working longer. It is about working with focus.

Put your phone away. Avoid distractions

Protect your attention. Focused hours produce meaningful research progress.

[Muhammad Tariq Majeed, PhD @MuhammadTMajeed]

THE RESEARCHER’S MINDSET — 26/50

You cannot say YES to every meeting, request, assignment, and responsibility and expect your research to progress.

Saying NO to some commitments means saying YES to your research goals.

[Muhammad Tariq Majeed, PhD @MuhammadTMajeed]

THE RESEARCHER’S MINDSET 25/50

Being an independent researcher does not mean doing everything alone.

Delegate routine tasks. Share difficult thoughts. Discuss confusing ideas. Seek another perspective.

[Muhammad Tariq Majeed, PhD @MuhammadTMajeed]

PhD Student: “Sir, I have learned to delegate my workload, share my thoughts, and seek help from colleagues.”

Supervisor: “Excellent! And how is your thesis progressing?”

PhD Student: “Sir, I have delegated the stress to my friends, but the thesis is still with me!” 🤣☕

[Muhammad Tariq Majeed, PhD @MuhammadTMajeed]

PhD Student: “Sir, I am currently writing Chapter 1, but I am worried about Chapter 4.”

Supervisor: “Have you finished Chapter 1?”

PhD Student: “Not yet, Sir. But I am already stressed about my viva!” 🤣☕

[Muhammad Tariq Majeed, PhD @MuhammadTMajeed]

THE RESEARCHER’S MINDSET — 24/50

While writing Chapter 1, you worry about Chapter 4. You question the quality of today's work and think about tomorrow's tasks.

Plan the whole journey, but focus on the task in front of you.

Give today's task your full attention.

[Muhammad Tariq Majeed, PhD @MuhammadTMajeed]

THE RESEARCHER’S MINDSET — 23/50

Research does not have to be a lonely journey.

Stuck on a method? Discuss it with a colleague.
Struggling to write? Arrange a writing session together.

Sometimes, another researcher can help you see what you could not see alone.

[Muhammad Tariq Majeed, PhD @MuhammadTMajeed]

THE RESEARCHER’S MINDSET — 22/50

Sometimes, we work like people walking in their sleep

Eyes on the screen, reading the same paragraph repeatedly, making simple mistakes, but still forcing ourselves to continue

More hours do not always mean more progress.

U simply need sleep

[Muhammad Tariq Majeed, PhD @MuhammadTMajeed]

THE RESEARCHER’S MINDSET — 21/50

You finish a thesis chapter, revise it again, check the references—and still hesitate to send it to your supervisor

Research progresses through writing, feedback, and revision—not endless polishing.

Send that draft. Then enjoy your chai! ☕😄

[Muhammad Tariq Majeed, PhD @MuhammadTMajeed]

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[Muhammad Tariq Majeed, PhD @MuhammadTMajeed]

The Habit Before the Habit

Want to write your thesis but struggle to start? Prepare your document in advance. Want to practise Stata or Python? Keep your dataset ready.

Small preparations reduce resistance and build momentum.

Don’t wait for motivation. Make starting easier ☕

[Muhammad Tariq Majeed, PhD @MuhammadTMajeed]

AI can build your thesis slides. But can it bring your research to life?

I’m increasingly concerned about presentations where the slides speak, but the researcher’s own voice is missing.

Don’t just present AI-generated slides. Present your thinking.

Your research. Your voice.

[Muhammad Tariq Majeed, PhD @MuhammadTMajeed]

THE RESEARCHER’S MINDSET 20/50

Your mind says, I am not good enough for research.

One rejection or critical comment can make you doubt yourself.

Question your thoughts as carefully as your research findings.

Still doubting? Take a chai break! ☕😄

[Muhammad Tariq Majeed, PhD @MuhammadTMajeed]

THE RESEARCHER’S MINDSET — 19/50

U planned to work on your thesis today. So why has everything else been done except your research?

U checked emails, arranged your desk, opened papers, and waited for motivation.

Try this: sit down, open your thesis, and work for just 10 min.

[Muhammad Tariq Majeed, PhD @MuhammadTMajeed]

THE RESEARCHER’S MINDSET — 18/50
Research is not always comfortable. Tired eyes, mental fatigue, & difficult analysis r part of the journey
Take breaks when needed but learn to distinguish genuine exhaustion from the discomfort of work challenge

Intellectual endurance matters.