16/20 There’s a reason why the term “love” comes up often when discussing academic identity. It’s about passion for the ideals we hold, but it also reflects the emotional attachment that seems to develop to our sense of self. Work won't love you back is lesson I wish I could have learned.

17/20 For me the element of imposter syndrome was also a huge factor. Getting into academia, I always felt was a massive slice of luck. And at any minute it could all be over. Choosing to leave HE I had to confront the notion that I was an imposter, because in the end I couldn't hack it.