“Thesis Hell” Abstract Almost everybody I speak to hates writing their thesis. After years of training as a researcher, suddenly, under pressure, you are expected to write the equivalent of a short novel, as writer, editor and graphic designer, to a professional standard. A PhD is often described as a marathon, or an uphill struggle, but both marathons and mountains are easily conquered with the right techniques and mindset. This talk brings together techniques and anecdotes from writing, marketing, sports training, as well as techniques for motivation and time management. Ultimately, thesis hell is avoidable through forming the right habits. This talk will tell you how.