Shows / R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Professor David Maslach talks about graduate school, research, science, Innovation, and entrepreneurship. The R3ciprocity project is my way to give back as much as I possibly can. I seek to provide insights and tools to change how we understand science, and make it more democratic.
Episodes
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Building Online Communities vs. Making Sales: Why the Strategies Are Worlds Apart
Building an online community is entirely different from making sales through traditional methods like radio ads. Online, the focus is on creating connections…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
I Don’t Understand Our History
I can never understand things that we have done in our past.
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
How to Stay Generous in a World That Isn't Always Kind
I've learned that many people simply aren't nice, and that's a reality we all have to face. The challenge is learning to navigate this without hardening your…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why Today Is Going to Be a Good Day
Sometimes, all it takes is a simple mindset shift to make today a good day. No matter what challenges lie ahead, choosing to approach the day with positivity…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why Are We Still Stuck with Noisy Diesel Generators? A Call for Bold Innovation
We're still using noisy, gross diesel power generators because viable alternatives often don't exist for consumers. The real issue lies on the supply…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
They Think I'm Wasting My Time—Here's Why They're Wrong
While everyone else focuses on immediate gains, I'm investing years into tasks that seem mundane or beneath me. People might think I'm wasting my time or…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
What is the secret to writing a good research paper?
what is the key secret to writing a good research paper? It’s just but in seat. It’s making sure that you continuously put in the effort every day and sustain…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
The Hidden Benefits of Boundaries: Enhancing Health and Happiness
Saying 'no' used to be hard for me until I understood the importance of boundaries. By prioritizing sleep and time with loved ones, I created a healthy…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Learn How To Disregard The Outside World To Change Your World
If you want to have a healthy life filled with innovation and a lot of joy, learn to disregard anybody in anything that wants to stifle your joy.
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
How to Survive Institutionalized Self-Enhancement in Academia
Institutionalized self-enhancement in academia pressures us to showcase only our successes while hiding our struggles and failures. This culture can be…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Choosing Authenticity Over Displays of Confidence: My Approach to Building Trust
I've learned to be cautious around those who feel the need to project confidence prominently. These displays can sometimes mask deeper insecurities or hidden…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Creating Space for Myself: The Impact of Boundaries on My Well-Being
Setting boundaries allowed me to step back and focus on what's truly important—my health and my loved ones. By creating this separation from the outside world…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Pollyanna No More: The Flaw in Our Understanding of Business Strategies
There's a significant oversight that often goes unaddressed: the existence of bad actors within and around organizations. We tend to adopt a Pollyannaish view…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
The One Investment Strategy We All Avoid: Embracing Patience
Despite its proven benefits, patience is the investment strategy most of us avoid. I was guilty of this myself. I'll discuss why patience is so hard to adopt…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why I Reject Conventional Economics for True Innovation
Conventional economics urges us to compete relentlessly, emphasizing efficiency and productivity above all else. I used to subscribe to that mindset…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
When I Feel Like Quitting: Remembering That One Opinion Doesn't Define Me
When I'm on the brink of giving up, I remind myself that negative feedback often comes from just one person's subjective opinion. They don't know everything…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Setting Boundaries: How Two Simple Principles Transformed My Life
I've realized that by embracing two key principles—"it's not my problem" and "you can't make others like you"—I've cultivated a healthier and happier life…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why Being a High Performer Made Me Miserable: Balancing Conflicting Identities
I once believed that focusing solely on performance and efficiency was the key to success. This relentless pursuit led me to a frazzled career and a life that…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
The Privilege of Today: Reflecting on Our Extraordinary Era
When I take a step back and compare where we are today to 30, 60, or even 90 years ago, it becomes clear that the world has fundamentally transformed. From…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Everyone Thinks I'm Wrong, But I Keep Going: Self-Doubt in Science & Innovation
Everyone thinks I'm wrong—my peers and even the experts in my field. My ideas about R3ciprocity are misguided, and that I'm wasting my time chasing illusions…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why I'll Never Be a Research Superstar—and I'm Okay with That
I'll NEVER be a Research Superstar—“Oh Well.” Screw that if the career doesn’t reward me being “ME.” I’m always going to try to give more than I take in…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Patience Over Profit: The Real Path to Building Wealth
I've realized that getting rich quick is a long-term game. To me, 15 to 50 years is a short period when it comes to building wealth. By learning to control my…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Is Tenure Good For Academic Researchers? Maybe. Maybe Not.
It is difficult to know if and when tenure actually advantages universities and researchers.
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Accepting What I Can't Change: How I Learned to Move Forward by Changing Myself
I open up about my journey towards acceptance and the powerful lesson of learning to say, "Well, let's move on." I've realized that I often can't change the…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
The Paradox of Free Markets: Dependence on Regulation and Institutions
The notion of a "free market" suggests an economic system operating without government intervention, where supply and demand solely dictate the flow of goods…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Embracing Discomfort: Overcoming Fear of Failure in Academia and Innovation
Conquering the fear of failure in academia, research, and innovation often starts with taking small steps that push you just beyond your comfort zone. By…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Make a serious effort not to be so serious
it’s important to make a serious effort not to be so serious so that you can get up and enjoy each day. More importantly, other people can enjoy you each day…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
An Innovation Professor's Take on Y Combinator's Startup School: 80% There but Room to Grow
As an innovation and entrepreneurship professor building my own startup, the R3ciprocity project, I recently participated in Y Combinator's Startup School…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
The Balance Between Sanity and Insanity in Entrepreneurial Decision-Making
Entrepreneurial decision-making requires a unique balance between the sane and the insane. In the short term, you need to think rationally, weighing trade-offs…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why Producing Research Is Harder Than You Think—and How We’re Fixing It
Producing research isn’t just about writing a paper—it’s a complex, often misunderstood process that involves much more behind the scenes. That’s where the…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
How Viewing Your Research Career as Your Only Option Can Lead to Major Mistakes
If you’re feeling desperate during your PhD, you’re likely to make poor decisions because you believe you have no bargaining power. Viewing the world as if…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Be Careful What You Embrace: When What We Measure Crowds Out What Truly Matters
The things we can measure—like salaries and success—often overshadow the things that are harder to quantify, like love and laughter. When we focus too much on…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why I Refuse to Let Academia Define My Worth: I Tell Myself Every Day ‘I Am Freaking Remarkable’
Fight against the toxic culture in academia that tries to convince you that you’re flawed, weak, or a problem. Laugh a lot and encourage. Stand up and declare…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why HopDoddy Burger Bar Is My Go-To Spot for Juicy Burgers and Unique Fresh Fries
I’d recommend checking out HopDoddy Burgers. The fries are unique and always fresh, and the burgers hit the mark with their juicy goodness. They can be a…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Just Be Goofy
There’s two ways to view life. One way is gold directed, and will lead you feeling not great about yourself. Another way is to play, explore, realize that…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Stop Avoiding Mistakes: How to Teach People to Learn and Grow from Failure
To encourage people to make more mistakes, we need to shift the focus from avoiding failure to embracing it as a critical part of growth. Mistakes mean people…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
How Researchers Are Losing to Pseudoscience – And What Needs to Change
Researchers need to stop acting like they’re above everyone else and start connecting with people in a genuine way. Yes, you’re busy, but that’s no excuse. The…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Keep Being Weird
Keep being weird as long as you possibly can and don’t let others push you around.
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why It’s Okay to Be Boring: A Message from a Business Professor Going Through It Too
#Researchers: I’m living this reality alongside you. My own life is extraordinarily boring, and academic research often feels like an isolating, lonely grind…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
You will never have your life together, so stop listening to those say you need to
You will never have your life together, so stop believing people that you need to have your life together. Start embracing the maziness of a normal exploratory…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
How I Found Excitement and Purpose After Feeling Isolated in Academia
This morning, I woke up at 5 a.m. because I couldn’t wait to share how much you matter. Before the Reciprocity Project, I felt so alone and isolated in the…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
The Constant Battle of Leadership: Balancing Empathy with Toughness
As a leader, balancing kindness and empathy with being tough is one of the hardest challenges you’ll face. If you’re too empathetic, people may take advantage…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
If You Innovate, Get Used To Being Patronized.
if you innovate and do anything that is novel, people will have no idea what it actually takes. They will think that they know what it takes based on what they…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
I Struggle to Do Good Research Without Seeking Status My Academic Career
I have to push against the constant desire for status. I desperately struggle with this. It’s an incredibly difficult skill to master. I deeply want people to…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why I Embrace the Dirt and Doubt in the Misery of my Research Journey
#Academic research creates both misery and enjoyment. The joy comes from the misery. There’s something deeply satisfying about being dismissed by others…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
When Are You Too Old To Pursue Your Dream?
When should you give up on your trees? Truth is we really never know it never makes sense to anybody else. There’s no financial calculation that exists that…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why You’ll Never Be a ‘Winner’ in Academia—But You Can Smile
In academia, we often measure ourselves by arbitrary standards: the school we attended, our accomplishments, or how others view us. It creates a world of…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why Life Isn’t Black and White: Embracing Complexity Over Exhausting Extremes
Life’s complexities don’t fit neatly into extreme categories, and trying to force them there is exhausting. Focusing on nuance and the gray areas is far more…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why I’m Not Ruthless Enough for Academia: 20 Years of Feeling Behind
After two decades as an academic researcher, I understand that I will never be a good researcher. I’ve come to realize that I’m not cut out for the opportunism…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
You’re On Your Own: Why Taking Action Is the Only Way Forward (Even When No One’s Cheering You On)
No one is coming to rescue you, especially when you're striving to make things happen. You'll often find yourself wishing for support that never arrives, and…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why Being Too Productive in Academia Scares Me: The Hidden Costs Behind the Numbers
Being too productive in academia often scares me. Academic productivity for its own sake often leads to various issues. What is too productive? I don’t know…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
If Not You, Then Who? My Journey from Academia to Academic Entrepreneur
I’ve reached a point where academia no longer fascinates me as it once did. Now, I feel ready to step back and focus more on becoming an academic entrepreneur…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why Everyone Misunderstands What It’s Really Like to Be an Academic Researcher (Including Me)
If you're inside the academic research profession, it often feels like you're working nonstop, leaving you puzzled about how successful people in the field…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Researchers Aren’t Paid to Think, They’re Paid to Write
The expectation isn’t thoughtful reflection—it’s output. If you believe the job is about deep thinking, you’ll be disappointed. The reality is simple: your…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why Our Humanity Holds Us Back from Becoming Billionaires (And Why That’s Okay)
The reason most of us don't become billionaires is rooted in our very humanity. While the potential is there, and we can choose that path, many of us don’t…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Learning to Accept the World as It Is: A Hard Lesson I Face as a Business Professor
As a business professor, I've come to realize that progress begins with acknowledging where we stand and understanding what the world expects from us…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
I Don't Know What I'm Doing in Scientific Research—And That's the Point
How do I know that I'm doing the right thing in scientific research and development? The honest answer is—I often don't. Understanding what's truly valid and…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
You're Afraid of Judgment—I Stopped Caring and Transformed My Life
Most people are afraid to act because they're terrified of what others might say, or they believe they don't have time, or they cling to any number of excuses…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why a Narrow Business & Economics Education Makes Me Nervous as a Business Professor
As a business professor, I feel increasingly nervous when I see students with undergraduate education solely in business and economics. If we want to train…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Leading Through Uncertainty: Why Intentions Matter More Than Validation
because leadership is about influence, not control, and people's needs and reactions constantly change. While you can't always know if you're being effective…