Why Almost Nobody Has a Long-Term Vision Anymore

R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness · Jan 31, 2026 · 11m

I’ve always been a crusty old man. Now I just admit it in public.

Here’s the thing that drives me a little crazy: almost nobody has a long-term vision anymore. The internet is full of quick wins, instant credit, and absolute nonsense. Even in my own profession. Especially in my own profession.

I built an internationally recognized conference from nothing. I was a nobody. A PhD student. No money. I funded it myself for years. It took 15 years. I looked like a loser for a very long time. No credit. No out-of-boy. Just grinding.

The R3ciprocity project is the same thing. Ten years in. Still…