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Could explain what you mean by:

>I never overcame my lack of graduate education.

Seems like you've achieved your goal _anyway_ of being in Academia, even if it's taken you longer?

[cc101]

I was seriously lacking in the knowledge I needed to get any further than an entry-level researcher. I feel that I could have done wonderful things if I knew more about my subject. You can only take basic knowledge, ambition, and imagination so far.