1) The document outlines 10 keys to successful doctoral study: family support, passionate area of focus, time management, stress management, self-discipline, technological readiness, love of reading, love of writing, ability to handle criticism, and compatibility with one's doctoral program. 2) It provides questions to self-assess each key and score oneself from 0-30, with higher scores indicating greater likelihood of success. 3) The author recommends those scoring 10 or below to reconsider doctoral study, while those scoring 10-20 to proceed with caution and address weaknesses, and those scoring 20-30 are well positioned for success if remaining diligent.