John Weisz - Teachers Make a Difference - Thomas Achenbach

The speaker reflects on their experience with Thomas Achenbach, a professor at the University of Vermont, who was their advisor during graduate school at Yale. Coming from a small school in Mississippi, the speaker faced challenges in adapting to the new environment. Thomas Achenbach provided mentorship, helping the speaker develop skills in public speaking and scientific rigor. The speaker recounts receiving tough feedback on their first manuscript, which ultimately proved beneficial when submitting to journals. The experience taught the speaker the value of constructive criticism and the importance of resilience in academic growth.

What was the speaker's initial expectation regarding feedback on their manuscript?

What lesson did the speaker learn about tough feedback from Tom?