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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.
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- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Misplaced Focus: When Local Issues Stem from Market Dynamics
We often get mixed up in our level of analysis, believing that our local situation is the primary cause of the issues we face. In reality, it's the broader…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
What Every First-Year PhD Student Needs to Hear: Embrace Patience and Self-Forgiveness
Every first-year PhD student needs to hear this. If I could go back, I wouldn't change what I did, but how I processed my experiences while learning how the…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Realizing I Was a First-Generation Student Changed Everything
Realizing I Was a First-Generation Student Changed Everything. I didn’t even know the term "first-generation student" until a few years ago, but understanding…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why Your Greatest Achievements Are Yet to Come – Even After 25
I’ve learned that life after 25 is filled with potential, new opportunities, and growth. My greatest accomplishments are still ahead of me—and yours can be too…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Free Government Grants for Academic Entrepreneurs: The Delusion of Grant-Funded Academic Startups
As a top business professor and academic entrepreneur, I've witnessed countless academic entrepreneurs chasing the illusion of "free" government grants to fund…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Reinventing Design: Embracing Modular Cars and Homes for Greater Efficiency
Why can't we create modular cars that interconnect? Why don't we design homes in a modular way to make them much more efficient? Often, the way we design and…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Dear Venture Capital Partners Over 50: The Perfect Pitch Does Not Exist
This is a message to all venture capitalists over 50, especially the partners at established firms. It's time to reconsider the traditional teachings of…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
How Can We Level The Playing Field In Entrepreneurship?
How come we level the playing field in entrepreneurship? I talk about one simple trick that allows us to have a more level playing field.
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
The Truth About Executive Peer Groups: Are They Worth Your Time? | With Bob Carrothers
We often think of CEOs as having all the answers, but even they need help navigating the complexities of leadership. That’s where executive peer groups come…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Entrepreneurship @Ivey, Cleaning The Dryden Roman Catholic Church, & Why You Don’t Quit
I often wonder why I continue to do things and don’t quit. For the most part, it makes the most amount of sense to often quit hard problems. There’s no…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Case For Optimism: How Irreversible Problems Spark New Beginnings
In a world facing its most significant and seemingly irreversible problems, maintaining optimism about the future is more important than ever. This piece…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
My PhD Research Area Is Boring As $&@!
I've reached a point where I feel bored and uninspired by my PhD research area. This happens to everyone who stays long enough. But rather than abandoning it…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Wishing You Never Began: The Academic Side of Building a Business
Everything you've read or heard about entrepreneurship—the success stories, the overnight successes, the glamorized hustle—is a complete lie. The true nature…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Your Education Is Not One And Done
Your education is not done when you take your last class. This only means that you have a lot of life yet. You’re just beginning on the journey. If you feel…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Letting Go of Self-Importance: Realizing the World Revolves Without Me
As a professor who has achieved everything I ever wanted, I reached a turning point. (I realize how self-important that sounds) I have accomplished most of…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
The Shift from Impressing to Becoming: Rediscovering Purpose in PhD Life
In the relentless pursuit of a PhD, many of us strive to impress others by working harder, hoping to prove that we're good enough. Yet, there comes a point…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
The Paradox of Perfection: Admitting My Mess to Find We're All the Same
I often find myself in peculiar moments where I openly share just how insecure I am. These conversations become even stranger when others respond with…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Stop Blaming Others: Why Blame Holds Us Back.
We often default to blaming others or external circumstances for our challenges, overlooking our own role in navigating life's complexities. This perspective…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Do We Have An Epidemic of Jerks in Academia? Combating Negativity With The Swiss Cheese Model
While unkind individuals and negative behaviors exist in academia—as they do in the broader society—we have the power to mitigate their impact. By serving as a…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
The Ultimate Trade-Off: Simplicity vs. Complexity in New Product Design
When building new software or products, the most critical challenge is simplicity. You need to design something so intuitive that even a four-year-old could…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Self-Awareness Matters: Why Having A Hobby Or Mission Will Change How You Are
The only reason why I get up and I try every day is because of the R3ciprocity project. I think the only reason why people exist and thrive are for reasons…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
What Would My Kids Think?
I often think about what would my kids think? The answer is that by doing this publicly that they will see how to build some thing from nothing.
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why Innovation Is Humiliating: My Truth as a Professor
As an innovation professor, I’ve seen firsthand that true innovation is not glamorous—it’s humiliating. It’s filled with failures, doubts, and embarrassing…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
What Does Missing My Mom’s Egg Salad Sandwiches Have To Do With Technological Change?
I discussed how I will send you look up and you realize that you don’t have something in your life for me. It’s egg salad sandwiches. That’s the nature with…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Forget the Dream: Growth Happens Through Struggles, Not Miracles
Real success isn’t about sudden breakthroughs or miraculous moments. It’s about the steady grind of addressing problems from the past and learning to handle…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
I’m Not There Yet, and That’s OK
I’m not where I want to be yet, and that’s perfectly fine. Building something meaningful takes an enormous amount of time, energy, and patience. Along the way…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
In Academia, Everyone Wants Credit, But Few Do the Work: Why I Choose a Different Path
In #academia, everyone wants to attach their name to the work, but few are willing to actually put in the effort. Including me—I want a free ride too. The…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why the Unknown Changemakers Will Shape Our Future, Not Today’s Leaders
There are countless reasons to be optimistic about the future, but my hope doesn’t come from the leaders we see today or the speeches they give. It comes from…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Innovation Means Looking Weird—But That’s Exactly Why You’ll Succeed
Innovation Means Looking Weird. It hurts. Innovation requires doing what others won’t. If you’re truly creating something unique, be prepared to stand out…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Scientific Incentives: How Do We Change Them?
How do we change the scientific incentives so that people feel open and encouraged? It’s often how we teach and making sure that everybody feels safe to speak…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Let’s Be Financially Responsible? Business Professor Says Be Financially Irresponsible… Strategically.
Being financially responsible is important, but sometimes, a little financial irresponsibility can add immense value to your life. As a business professor, I…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
The Obsession with Short-Term Gains: How We Sacrifice Long-Term Success
Focusing solely on short-term goals may provide immediate satisfaction, but it often comes at the cost of long-term success. While short-term productivity is…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
The Myth of Productivity: Real Self-Improvement Tips to Set Yourself Up for Success
The traditional notion of productivity doesn’t align with most aspects of our lives. It’s a crude measure designed for high-level analysis, but it fails to…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why Glamorous Success Stories Are a Lie—The Real Work is Done in Silence
As a business professor building a platform, I’m not here to tell you about incredible successes or glamorous achievements. The reality is much more raw…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why We Forget How Lucky We Are: A Routine Doctor’s Visit Changed My Perspective
I was at the doctor's office for a routine check-up when it hit me: I am incredibly lucky. Looking around, I noticed how many people had far more to worry…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
My Priority Is Always My Family And Friends
my priority is always my family and friends. Despite the tendency to want to work more, and the encouragement to work all of the time, I will always prioritize…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
I Am Chronically Late & Underprepared
Learning how to deal with yourself in the images that you have in your mind is an important, nice skill. Once you realize at your actually a very good person…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Look Beyond The Surface
Look beyond the surface. You’ll often see a much more richer world than simply in knee-jerk reaction to things that seem unrealistic.
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
The Value & Importance Of Questioning In Life: Education, Careers, & The Nature Of Learning
Anything truly worthwhile in life defies explanation. People may see you as crazy or narcissistic. They are right. If you aim to make a meaningful impact, you…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
The Paradox of Choice: Why Every Decision is Both Right and Wrong
No matter your intentions or missions in life, you’ll never fully understand the impact of your actions. There will always be positives and negatives to…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
PhD Pressure and Loneliness: The Conversations Academia Tries to Silence
In the world of PhDs, it’s common for people to chastise those who dare to admit there are real problems. But let’s be honest: there’s a tremendous amount of…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
The Myth of 110%: Why Slowing Down Will Actually Make You More Successful
Stressors in your life are often illusions—either imposed by others or internalized by you. We tend to push ourselves to go at 110% all the time, thinking that…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
One of the hardest questions that are asked of you is, what do you want to be when you grow up? For me it’s not about who or what I want to be when I grow up…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
The Hidden Genius Behind Everyday Tech: Digital Clocks
We often overlook the world we live in, but many simple technologies are truly glorious achievements. Take the digital clock in front of me—it’s the result of…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why I’ll Never Fit In Academia: Embracing My True Path
I’ll never fit in with academia, and I’ll always feel like a failure in that world. But that’s not a bad thing—it’s a sign that I’m destined to carve out my…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
The True Sign of Product-Market Fit: When Your Story Becomes the Conversation
How do you really know when you've achieved product-market fit? It’s not just about the money or capturing an audience. The true marker is more profound. It’s…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why Hard Things Matter: The Challenges You’ll Appreciate When You’re 80
The hardest things in life are meant to be that way. The struggles, the challenges, the moments when you thought about giving up—they all have a purpose. When…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why Your Career Plans Don’t Matter: Embrace the Chaos of Your Innovation
In business, your career, or any entrepreneurial venture, certainty is a myth. You’ll work hard, you’ll strategize, and yet nothing will go as planned. The…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why I Chose to Build Instead of Beg: The Lone Innovator’s Gamble Until They Can’t Ignore You
Why waste time chasing people who don’t believe in your vision? As an entrepreneur, you can spend your days begging for meetings, or you can choose the harder…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Don’t Expect Immediate Rewards. Business Professor Explains.
Don’t ever expect to get immediate rewards for what you’re doing. There’s most often no connection between your actions and results. Most of your life the…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
When Is Competition Not Always Healthy?
We often think that competition is an important aspect of life. However, we have to be very aware that competition generates a lot of negative feelings that…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
I Am A Grumpy Grump At The End Of The Workday
it’s completely normal to feel exhausted and grumpy at the end of your workday. The goal of what I’m trying to do with the rest Prty project besides build this…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
I Was Wronged By The System
Realize the simple fact that if you can imagine and think about the system that it is a privilege to be part of.
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why Great Leaders Let Others Fail: The Secret to True Support
Whether you're a parent or a manager, real leadership means allowing others to fail while being there to support them. Join me as I explore how embracing…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
What Key Process Is Necessary For Making Your Innovation Scalable? The Counterintuitive Approach.
To achieve scalable innovation, abandon the obsession with scalability itself. The primary objective is to captivate your audience's interest. Begin with the…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Practical Tips For Every Academic Researcher Needs For Good Health & Wellbeing
Discover the strategies that every academic researcher needs to balance life and maintain joy, even amid the uncertainties of research. This pod offers…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why Not Fitting In With Culture Is Good
it’s OK to not fit in. Find the stride that best fits you to that you can do incredible things, that the rest of the world would never think or imagine to do.
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
When You Feel Like A Failure In Your Career
When you feel like a failure in your career, you’re exactly where you should be. It means that you’re actually trying and you’re doing well.
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why You're Wasting Time Chasing Short-Term Success
You will never have enough time in any given day to make much of a difference. However, your goal is not to move the dial in a day, your goal is to move the…
- R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Why Embracing The Ordinary Is The Magic To Your Happiness
I could tell you all of the successful things that are going on in my life and emphasize all of these beautiful things, but that’s not real life. I can tell…