Grad school doesn't have to feel like survival mode. In #GRADBOSS: A Grad School Survival Guide, 2nd Edition, Dr. Toyin Alli offers graduate students the strategies, systems, and encouragement they need to thrive-academically and personally. Drawing from her own experiences as a PhD student, as well as insights from graduate students across disciplines, Dr. Alli provides practical guidance for navigating coursework, research, and the often-overlooked challenges of time management, impostor syndrome, and self-care. The book introduces the #GRADBOSS identity: a grad student who takes ownership of their journey, builds community, and creates balance without sacrificing ambition. This updated edition includes new student stories, expanded reflection prompts, and fresh tools for managing the realities of graduate school in today's climate. Readers will learn how to: Build simple systems to manage assignments, research, and deadlines. Prioritize rest and well-being without falling behind. Overcome procrastination and the burnout cycle. Set boundaries that protect time, energy, and mental health. Define success on their own terms. Designed to be both a guidebook and a companion, #GRADBOSS combines actionable advice with relatable stories to remind students they are not alone. Whether you are just beginning your program or are deep into dissertation writing, this book offers grounded strategies and a sense of calm to carry you through. Perfect for individual students or as a resource for graduate programs, #GRADBOSS equips readers to not only survive-but thrive-in grad school.