TLDR: I found a difference between these two senses of academic achievement when looking back at oneself&#x27;s work:<p>1. (Idealized) &quot;I&#x2F;we did a great job solving that important problem.&quot;<p>2. (Current Academia?) &quot;Phew! I&#x2F;we finally scored another paper at [top venue].&quot; (&quot;And I can now graduate &#x2F; get a tenure &#x2F; [something academic career related].&quot;)