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In this episode of Dissertating: In the Trenches and Behind the Scenes, TiffianyAnn Lundine sits down with Dr. Sheldon Greaves, author of The Guerrilla Scholar’s Handbook, to explore what it means to pursue rigorous intellectual work both inside and beyond the academy.

Together, they discuss how doctoral education shapes scholarly identity, why curiosity often fades, and how learning can unintentionally become transactional. Dr. Greaves introduces the idea of guerrilla scholarship—the pursuit of meaningful intellectual work without waiting for institutional permission.

The conversation also explores the importance of reflection, intellectual humility, and creating space for ideas to grow. For doctoral learners navigating exhaustion, isolation, and the pressure to finish, this episode offers a powerful reminder: scholarship does not belong only to institutions—it belongs to anyone willing to stay curious and keep asking better questions.

The Guerrilla Scholar's Handbook, available on Amazon. 

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