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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.

  1. 1 SA. ÖNCE

    What If You Picked the Wrong Career—and Can’t Fix It?

    What If You Picked the Wrong Career—And Can’t Fix It? I think about this almost every day. I am sure you do, my friend. What if I picked the wrong career? What if I can’t undo it? I’m a professor. I have a PhD—with 15 years of experience. But most days, I still ask: What the hell am I doing here? This isn’t what I imagined. I feel typecast. Trapped. Like I can’t change direction because the world already decided who I am. I’m an old man. But here’s the truth: those boundaries—those roles we think are fixed—they’re mostly made up. Nobody really knows what they’re doing when they start. You just figure it out as you go. And when I see a 72-year-old training to be a lifeguard after 40 years as a programmer at my swimming pool (true story), I’m reminded: it’s never too late to start again. If you’re stuck, forgive yourself. I hear people say, “You just didn’t do your homework.” F that. No one knows what they’re getting into. You figure it out as you go. Say “screw it” to the expectations. Try the thing. Muck around. You don’t need permission. Just start. And when people judge you? Build a boundary in your head. Politely Say SCREW YOU. Keep moving. That’s what I’m doing. And if you’re a PhD who feels this way—know you’re not alone. You didn’t mess it up. You’re just living a story that’s still being written. This is for every PhD who quietly wonders: “What if I chose wrong?” If you need someone to hear this, share it!

    12 dk.

  2. 2 GÜN ÖNCE

    I’m Still Not Over My PhD — 15 Years Later

    I’m Still Not Over My PhD — 15 Years Later It’s been almost 15 years since I ended my PhD. I graduated in 2011. And if I’m being honest, I’m still not over it. I came in strong—undergrad and master’s at one of the best engineering schools in the world. The first in my family to get an university degree told me I was no slouch. I thought I’d accelerate through a top business school, graduate in four years, and be on my way. Perhaps being a business professor or management consultant. But that’s not what happened. What happened was… grief, confusion, silence, rejection. Two years of wandering at the beginning of my PhD program, trying to find mentors and figuring out me. I eventually found extraordinary mentors that pushed me every day and were often there to listen to lement. A job market that punished my pedigree— Canadian schools just don’t have the same cache in the market. I can’t tell you the number of times I heard: Waterloo what? Ivey who? I didn’t know about the US academic market, so I never applied to those programs. I WAS living my dream schools. Endless ambiguity and crushing self-doubt. I nearly quit. Perhaps, more than once. I had a newborn one the way and a toddler. I was ready to work in a factory for nearly minimum wage if one more door closed. Then, one opened at one institution. I’ve been here ever since. But the scars linger. The questions. The bitterness. The confusion over why some thrive and others feel like they never quite click. Even today. And the deep, unshakable sense that I had to figure it out alone. That’s why I built the R3ciprocity Project—to help fix this broken system. I’ve spent embarrassingly amounts of money and time trying to build this platform because of it. I get the same rejection. The same silence. But, I keep going forward because I know that this is important. I get the private messages and nods. If you’re in it right now and struggling, you’re not weak. I can tell you the majority of the professors out there feel the same way that I do. You just don’t see it. You’re not alone. You’re living through what most of us never talk about. Keep going.

    16 dk.

  3. 4 GÜN ÖNCE

    The Rise of the Normal Nerd: Why ‘Solid 7s’ Will Win the New Information War

    We’re living through the biggest information shift in 100 years—and no one’s prepared. Institutions are stuck. Algorithms reward chaos. But there’s hope in something no one talks about: being a thoughtful, average, flawed, and kind person who still shows up every day. In a world built for extremes, the future belongs to those who build slow, human, and real.

    11 dk.

  4. 12 HAZ

    What If You Peaked in High School?

    There are days I feel like I’ve done nothing important since high school. Like the best is behind me—and I’m just slowly fading. And I know I’m not the only one. Even as a professor of innovation, I wrestle daily with the quiet fear that I’m falling short of who I’m “supposed” to be. The shame of wanting recognition. The guilt of not doing enough. The fear that others will take advantage of my vulnerability. But here’s what I’ve learned: You don’t need to fix it all. You just need to do one small thing today. Then do it again tomorrow. And the next day. If you’ve ever felt stuck, unseen, or like you’re slipping backwards—this is for you. You’re not broken. You’re human. And you’re not alone.

    16 dk.

  5. 10 HAZ

    I’m Ashamed of How Much I Want Recognition In Academia

    In academia, recognition isn’t just a nice bonus. It is the reward system. If people don’t notice your work, you don’t get the job, the promotion, the funding. But if you seek recognition too openly? You risk looking awkward, insecure, or self-absorbed. It’s a strange paradox: we are judged by how much others defer to our judgment. But to earn that deference, others must be paying attention. And to get attention, we’re expected to self-promote—often in ways that feel deeply uncomfortable. For me, this isn’t just professional discomfort. It’s personal shame. I grew up in a Roman Catholic family where humility was everything. So when I see others promoting themselves online, or when I do it myself, I feel a wave of guilt. I think of all the people who might feel worse because of what I posted. I reflect on my own insecurities. I wonder if I’m good enough. And then I go quiet again. But the truth is: silence doesn’t always serve us. And neither does shame. If you feel uncomfortable with self-promotion, you’re not alone. If you secretly crave recognition and hate yourself for it, you’re not alone. This is the messy middle we live in. There’s no right answer—only the daily effort to be honest with yourself, and maybe kind to others trying to figure it out too.

    7 dk.

  6. 5 HAZ

    If You Say You ‘Outwork Everyone,’ I Know I Can’t Trust You

    In academia, one of the biggest red flags I’ve learned to recognize is when someone proudly says they “outwork everyone.” It sounds admirable—until you realize it often signals transactional thinking, competition over collaboration, and a mindset that leaves no room for empathy or building something bigger than yourself. Research is not a race. And outworking others isn’t the goal. The goal is to build something that lasts, something meaningful—with people who care just as much as you do. If you’re trying to create anything truly new—especially in research or academia—you can’t do it alone. You need trust. You need support. You need people who show up for each other. The ones who win at that game? They don’t say “I outwork everyone.” They say: “Let’s build this together.” Let me know if this resonates—or if you’ve seen this kind of mindset, too.

    10 dk.

  7. 3 HAZ

    What Business Schools Don’t Teach: Empathy Changes Everything

    You’re not going to like this—but I’ve come to believe it’s true: We’re not teaching people empathy. Not in business school. Not in PhD programs. Not in most classrooms. We’re teaching performance. Frameworks. Strategy. Execution. But not how to read a room. Not how to ask: “How is this person actually feeling right now?” Or: “How do I show up in a way that helps, not harms?” I used to think empathy was soft. I now believe it’s the core skill that makes or breaks your success— in research, in business, and in life. The thing is… I’m naturally empathetic. And for a long time, I assumed everyone else was too. That people were good. That they meant well. That if I showed up with kindness, it would be returned. That was wrong. Painfully wrong. Empathy doesn’t work on everyone. Some people take advantage of it. Some people weaponize your kindness. And the more you give, the more they take. But that doesn’t mean you give up on empathy. It means you learn to use it wisely. Empathy is not weakness. It’s not being a doormat. It’s not endlessly giving. It’s knowing when to give. And when to walk away. In my house, we talk about feelings. We ask, “How do you think they felt?” And I’ve seen the difference that makes with my kids. A little empathy changes everything: How you teach. How you parent. How you lead. How you breathe in a room that doesn’t fully accept you. But here’s the catch: Empathy only works if you also protect yourself. So if you’re the kind of person who gives… Who senses everything… Who gets crushed when you’re ignored or dismissed— This is your permission: You are not wrong. You are not soft. You are not naive. You’re reading the world at a deeper level. Just make sure you don’t burn out trying to fix it. Empathy is your superpower. But like all power, it needs boundaries.

    12 dk.

  8. 31 MAY

    You Can Only Climb If They Let You—So Learn to Love the Ground Beneath You

    At some point, you realize the climb they promised was never real. Maybe there isn’t a ladder. Maybe there’s no pinnacle. You start to feel a shift—where you stop buying into this dream of “moving on up” and start accepting the world as it actually is. That doesn’t mean you give up. It means you embrace modesty. Simplicity. The birds and the bees. The tingly feeling when you realize: I’m doing OK. It’s not about climbing anymore. It’s about finding peace with where you are and who you are. And when that happens—strangely—everything begins to change.

    11 dk.
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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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