Signed to a new team

So, the contract is signed, I'm feeling like a new man with a new sense of motivation. I've had to review this document to ensure the time, dates, and conditions were correct. The most difficult part was determining when I would be able to complete my proposal, IRB approval, research, manuscript chapters and defense date. These dates are non negotiable and the best thing about this all is that I feel I have a strong skeleton from the previous dissertation.

This dissertation has new variables, research questions, and approach to statistical analysis but the general basics are still the same. So hopefully with this expedited process, I'll be soon on my way to calling myself a "doctor" and eliminating these monthly payments. I'm looking forward to it. Perseverance and dedication are the basic fundamentals to success in many areas, I hope this is the key here. So.....signed, new team, new focus, new motivation. Now....off to work!!