Thank You Cards and Degrees

I'm sure you've gotten a thank you note in the mail at some point in your life. They look so pretty and perfect, but behind the scenes is this:

On a similar note, a college degree (bachelors, masters, doctorate, or whatever) can seem like just a nice paper hung on the wall and something pretty to put in your resume, but behind the scenes is something a lot like this:

You might notice the presence of coffee in both instances. Thank you cards are certainly easier to produce than PhDs, but the making of both are far better with a welcoming cup of steamy coffee.