Ch. 17: Leaning Into The Nothingness—This Might Seem Defeatist, But It’s Not

R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness · Jan 19, 2025 · 12m

Everything I’ve said so far might sound negative—like venturing is all struggle, uncertainty, and pain. And it’s true that much of it is hard. The challenges, the setbacks, the countless things that don’t work out—it can feel overwhelming.

But here’s the reality: this isn’t defeatism; it’s awareness. It’s recognizing that the idea we often hold—the one where we do things for profits, money, or predictable success—is rarely how life actually works. Most ventures, whether they’re raising kids, starting a business, or creating something new, don’t have a guaranteed payoff.

We don’t raise kids…