I’m set on getting my PhD in philosophy, but I’m afraid that I may not be capable. I love philosophy and get great grades, I do independent research, and I do the best in my undergrad classes. However, at times, I get so discouraged when reading certain articles that I can’t help wonder if grad students have capabilities greater than my own. Do you ever have moments where you stare at a paragraph to no ends? I eventually understand it but it can take me a considerable amount of time sometimes.