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

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Don’t Expect Immediate Rewards. Business Professor Explains.

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

When Is Competition Not Always Healthy?

07 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 feeling...

I Am A Grumpy Grump At The End Of The Workday

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 beside...

I Was Wronged By The System

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Realize the simple fact that if you can imagine and think about the system that it is a privilege to be part of.

Why Great Leaders Let Others Fail: The Secret to True Support

05 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 embrac...

What Key Process Is Necessary For Making Your Innovation Scalable? The Counterintuitive Approach.

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To achieve scalable innovation, abandon the obsession with scalability itself. The primary objective is to captivate your audience's interest. Begin w...

Practical Tips For Every Academic Researcher Needs For Good Health & Wellbeing

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the strategies that every academic researcher needs to balance life and maintain joy, even amid the uncertainties of research. This pod offer...

Why Not Fitting In With Culture Is Good

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 im...

When You Feel Like A Failure In Your Career

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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.

Why You're Wasting Time Chasing Short-Term Success

29 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 mo...

Why Embracing The Ordinary Is The Magic To Your Happiness

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Are You Willing To Take Steroids At Your Productivity Plateau?

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

are you willing to take productivity steroids so that you can reach past. Or are you more interested and just living your life?

The Answer Is Always Unanswered

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

if you’re looking for the answer to whether you should do some thing or not, that will never appear. No amount of rationalizing and thinking about s...

You Never Know The Answers Or Questions

24 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You will have to make up the answers and questions as you go.

Thriving When You're Seen As Below Market Expectations: A Researcher's Journey

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I talk about the reality of trying to disassociate yourself from perception, so you can live a healthy life as a researcher. When you realize is that ...

Success Is Not About Outcomes: Finding Joy In The Process

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Often define ourselves by the outcomes we achieve. But here's a tough reality: most of life is about not receiving those expected outcomes. You can pu...

Give Out Your Own Kind Of Knitted Socks

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

figure out what allows you to take, rather than focusing on being an enormous success focus on figuring out how you can connect with just even a few p...

Insane or Visionary? The Confusing Reality of Being an Entrepreneur

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever felt like you're either insane or a visionary when pursuing something entrepreneurial? You're not alone. The entrepreneurial journey is filled wi...

Should I Quit A Building An Innovation?

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Should I quit building the R3ciprocity Project when nobody apparently is believing in it. I can’t get it to fund itself, do you think it is getting ...

Sponsor The R3ciprocity Project?

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Consider sponsoring the R3ciprocity Project to make the development happen, and allow this to be a thriving sustainable platform. Help create somethin...

Build Your Tribe. Ignore The Rest Of The World That Wants To Tear It Down.

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Practice building the fort that protects you from the outside world. Many people are not in your corner and they don’t want to see you do well. In ...

The art in science of being in the real world

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s often not a single cause or single factor about why something actually works. If you believe that there is a single cause, you’re often ...

My Life Is Not Perfect And It Will Never Be

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

my life will always be a messed up and chaotic, and there’s nothing that I can do about it. The only thing that I can do at any given moment is to ...

Something I Have Learned As I Got Older

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am not the problem. Neither are you. One of the things that I’ve learnt as I’ve gotten older is that sometimes you have to accept yourself an...

Your Life Is Not Over At 30.

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your life is not over, even at 90. You still have a lot of life to live and you might as well make something of yourself. Go get after it regardless ...

The Hypocrisy of Academia: Why Researchers Ignore Their Own Advice

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is it just me, or is the hypocrisy among academic researchers very real? We study what boosts human performance and well-being in organizations—like...

Choosing Longevity Over Peak Performance: A Different Path

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is pushing yourself to the limit really the best way to achieve success? The idea that more effort always leads to better performance and rewards isn'...

Why Finding Meaning Matters More Than Success in Academia

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lately, there's been a shift in the academic conversations around me. For years, the emphasis was squarely on performance and succeeding—how many pa...

Why Contentment is Your Secret Weapon for Long-Term Financial Success

08 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Here's something you might not hear often: true financial success isn’t about having the most; it's about mastering contentment. I’ve learned that...

Why I Won't Make It Easy For You: The Tough Love You Need to Succeed

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I won’t help. True growth doesn’t come from comfort. If you’re looking for shortcuts, hacks, or someone to hold your hand every step of the wa...

Why Chasing Career Passion is Overrated: Focus on What Truly Matters

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I've realized that my career passion shouldn't overshadow the things that truly matter in life—family, friends, and the joys that bring genuine happ...

Why I Won’t Just Help You Get a Job: Transforming How You See the World Through Business Education

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Let's get one thing straight: I'm not here to hand you a job on a silver platter. If that's all you're after, you might as well start handing out resu...

Why Failing to Be #1 Made Me a Champion: The Upside of Losing

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Being a professor with a learning disability? What’s it like? My disability is not seen and you will never know when you talk to me. Unless you a...

Do You Play The Credit Card Points Game?

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

do you play the credit card points game? You’re likely going to lose, and the amount of time and effort that it takes to play that game will be far ...

Most People Overthink Money

28 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

instead of thinking about accumulating things, think about how you can simplify your life when you get access to more money.

Success is manufactured

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Once you deconstruct what most people do on a daily basis, you realize that there is a lot of humanity across all of us. What does it mean to be succ...

Coming Across As Unassertive On Email & Digital Communications

26 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many people think it’s wrong to come across as unassertive and meek on email communications. I think this is a blessing and we need more people bein...

Why does the journey to success always seem so grueling?

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered why the path to achieving your dreams feels so tough and unrelenting? I share my personal experiences and insights on why the j...

The Power of Detachment: Thriving Without Immediate Validation

24 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As a #professor and in most #careers, you have to learn to detach to figure out how to keep going. Realize that the ups and downs do not matter. Whe...

The Risk of Wealth: Working Hard Without Immediate Results

23 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We'll dive deep into the reality that financial success requires not just hard work but also patience, resilience, and a willingness to keep going eve...

Stop Looking for Shortcuts: True Success Requires Unwavering Commitment

06 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

To build anything of substantial importance in your life, you must have unwavering faith in yourself. Most things that truly matter require unbelievab...

Career Choices Aren't Real Until You Experiment: Stop Speculating, Start Exploring

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Making career decisions often feels overwhelming, but here's the truth: most of the time, we're just speculating. We overthink before we even have rea...

Parenting Isn't About Perfection—It's About Personal Growth and Self-Forgiveness

05 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We often believe that being a good parent means having everything together. But what if true parenting success is less about perfection and more about...

Digital Revolution: How Your Voice Can Change the World

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Discover the untapped power of digital platforms and how having a voice online can lead to influence, monetization, and societal change. Learn why sta...

Tips For Juggling A PhD And Family Life: Advice From Sean Donohue, Family Coach

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm David Maslach, an Associate Professor of Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship, and today I'm thrilled to interview Sean Donohue, a seasoned ...

Successful but Stuck? Time to Embrace the Unreasonable

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This message is for #professors and #executives in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s, especially those who have achieved their life goals. YOU WON. Now ...

I Don’t Have The Time, You Don’t Have The Time. Let’s Innovate Together

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We never seem to have enough time to innovate. The key is to embrace tasks that scare us and to dream big about the future. Keep working on these thin...

The Power of Persistence: Why Bothering Matters

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I explore the unsung hero of all great achievements: the simple act of bothering. From groundbreaking inventions to monumental discoveries, I've found...

The Truth About Online Mentors: Embrace Your Messy, Real Life

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The mentors and role models you see online, flaunting private jets and perfect lives, aren't reflecting reality. It's crucial to embrace the messine...

Why Do PhDs Feel 'Not Good Enough'? Changing the Conversation in Science

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever Since I Became A PhD, I Always Feel Not Good Enough. Why? Everyday, I feel like I wanna quit or I don’t belong. Every day, there is a voice i...

Why Your Work Ethic is Holding You Back: The Shocking Truth About Time and Performance

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You've been told that putting in the time is the key to success, but what if that's only half the story? It's not just about clocking hours; it's abou...

The Power of Openness: Unlocking Innovation Through Brief Moments

27 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Often, the most groundbreaking ideas emerge not from extensive planning but from brief moments of openness and willingness to try something new. I’l...

From Ignored to Iconic: The Hidden Journey of Every Major Discovery in Academia

24 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a journey familiar to many PhD students and researchers: working tirelessly on something often discounted or ignored by others. Yet, it's this ...

I Am Proud Of You Are Magical Works

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hearing the simple words "I am proud of you" can transform who you are. There is something profoundly validating about having your struggles acknowled...

Transforming Negativity: Seize Control and Focus on the Positive

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can dwell on the negative, but it’s going to happen anyways. Instead, focus on the opportunities and try to make positive things happen. In my e...

Cultivating Your Tribe: Building a Supportive Community During Your PhD Journey

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Create a nurturing support system during the uncertain PhD journey. In academia, where uncertainty and challenges abound, having a circle of empatheti...

Boundaries: The Secret to a Happy, Healthy, and Long Life

20 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I often feel the internal pressure to respond to emails and tackle work tasks outside of my working hours. But I've learned that to lead a fulfilling ...

Beyond Perfection: Embracing the Power of 80% Efficiency

17 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do we need to be at 100% efficiency and think about success all the time? The truth is, striving for constant top performance isn't achievable or sus...

Chasing Dreams or Dollars? The Real Cost of Entrepreneurship Explained.

15 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Despite its glamour in popular culture, entrepreneurship is often a risky financial choice. Statistically, investing in established, large companies t...

Seek To Embarrass Yourself Every Day

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s important to remember to keep yourself being embarrassed every day. These emotions that you feel often prevent us from doing things that are ...

Embrace the Trade-Offs: Finding Joy in the Sacrifices of Youth for a Brighter Future

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One comment that I have to hear is that people are unwilling to trade off their youth for the future, but they don’t realize is that everything is a...

Your First Job Isn't Your Last: The Power of Starting Small and Reinvesting in Your Career

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why your first job isn't going to be your last, and that's a good thing! We often stress over landing that perfect first job and shy away from roles t...

The Sensibility Of Business

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What initially attracted me to business with the sense of sensibility and orderliness to it. There was an algorithm nature, but I’ve since learned t...

From Academia to Billions: The Untold Stories of PhD Billionaires

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Ever dreamed of turning your academic genius into a billion-dollar empire? Join me as we uncover the jaw-dropping journeys of PhD holders who defied a...

Will AI Replace Our Jobs? Unpacking the Reality of Automation in Industry

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am diving into a common concern: Will AI replace our jobs? It's a topic that stirs up a lot of speculation, especially with rapid advancements in te...

Is 'Me Time' Just as Crucial as Work? The Surprising Truth About Balancing Life!

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s either you drop one ball today, or all of them in the future. Taking time out for “Me Time” is as important as “work time” and “fami...

How Education Does Not Work.

03 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#Education often measures people based on their outcome. But, in reality, we should be measuring people based on their action. This is a simple probl...

Why I Tell Academics They're Remarkable: Unmasking My Quest for Validation!

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to “Academic Affirmations: Unveiling My Need for Validation,”* where I explore why I constantly reassure others of their worth in academia...

When The Neighbors Starts Paying Attention

01 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What’s important is that you keep working through things, and continue to make positive changes in your life. Eventually, when you make enough posit...

You Will Not Listen To This Because It’s About Money

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You will not listen to this because I talk about money. People either think that money doesn’t relate to them or their hyperfocused on getting ahe...

There Is Reason To Be Optimistic

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you focus on the negative and the cost of things, you will never see just how wonderful it actually is. There are miracles happening every day, a...

Economists, Opportunities, & Innovation

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I offered $10 to 4 people FOR FREE. ZERO people have taken me up on the offer. A very generous person gave me $20 to give to $10 to two people so tha...

On The Naivety Of Theorizing

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There is a dramatic difference between theory and the practical environment and the key issue is because the practical environment contains context th...

Thank You Sir.

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I just want to say thank you to the good Samaritan in my life.

Learn Acceptance, Not To Convince

24 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You often need to accept people as they are. Despite clear evidence, not everyone is open to accepting it. There are many reasons why people may fee...

Keep ON Moving Even into Your 100s

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Keep moving I’m feeling good about yourself well into your 100s. If you don’t make it there, at least you spent a lifetime smiling and playing.

I Don’t Know How To Say “No”

22 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"I don't know how to say no," often stems from fear and judgment about their past decisions. You may feel shame about how things turned out. Remember...

Don’t Lose Faith In Yourself. One More Day

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Persistency is key—just keep moving forward, one step at a time, day after day. Often, the difference between those you complete their goals and o...

Having A Career Outside Of Your Career

17 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

having a career outside of your career is healthy, and it allows you to continue to grow as a person. It allows you to continue to do great things fo...

Building Your Venture Is A Slow Grind For Everybody

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Starting and growing a #business, doing #phd research, or any idea is a challenging journey for everyone. It begins with a simple step, acknowledgin...

Why Productivity Techniques Don’t Work.

15 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I used to wonder why people often give up on tough tasks. It's not about their productivity. In fact, focusing too much on productivity can actually b...

Older Couples That Do Things Together

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It truly is amazing to see older people that do things together as a couple. It’s important to have somebody to share your life with, and to get out...

Meet The Entrepreneur: David Maslach & Vishal Gupta @ U Alabama On Changing Research

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

we talk about how to change research with the R3ciprocity Project, and what might that look like.

The Naive Belief That People Would Rally.

12 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The #1 lesson I learned from creating the #R3ciprocity Project: YOU DON’T CARE. What you must understand with all things in your life is this: Ul...

What Is More Important Is That You Show Up And Be Humble

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Making sure that you always win at all costs can lead to problematic behaviors. It is very easy to want to impress other people as there is often a lo...

What Does Success Even Mean In Academia?

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Help me thank a #PhD today by rethinking what success means in academia. Traditionally, we view success through a narrow lens, often defining it in ...

You Don’t Have To Impress Anyone

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

#Educators: Live Authentically To Be Happy in #Academia. Stop Listening To The Metrics & Criticisms! One critical lesson that has profoundly influenc...

But, Is There Money In It?

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We almost always default the thinking that our time is actually worth something. The truth is is that it’s only worth some thing when you reach out ...

We Are All Peacocking Together

08 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Think about the things in your life that you’re just doing because of impression management. Is it OK to do impression management? Absolutely. But,...

You May Never Improve.

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s OK to realize that many things in life actually do not improve with experience. Not everything is malleable and not everything can be learnt T...

Have A Healthy Dose Of “Stick It To Them.”

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have a healthy dose of walking past people that do not want to support you in the first place. They know that they can support you, but they choose ...

Just Have Humility In life - You Will Mess Up.

04 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You will mess up, and things will not work out as planned. If you assume this is the case, you will be a lot more humbler about the future. Always be...

Do Irrational And Strange Things

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

do things in your life that other people won’t understand and have no economic value in other peoples lives. Most things that matter in our lives w...

2024 Features That We Are Developing On R3ciprocity

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I’m excited to talk about some of the interesting features that we are currently working on with the R3ciprocity platform for 2024.

How To Deal With A Career That Is Unfair?

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you deal with an #academic #career that is unfair? How do you deal with a career where you will inevitably push a rolling stone uphill? You ...

Change Requires Effort If You Want It

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

If you want positive #change in your life, it often requires a great deal of effort. It requires collective agreement that you are going to put an eff...

What Does It Mean To Be A Good Student?

30 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How can I make others feel better inside?

Do You Believe In Education?

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Identifying the effects of education is very difficult, and I would be skeptical, if anybody outlines that they can see a one-to-one relationship betw...

Things Just Take Time

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Doing things right takes an awful lot of time. Don’t worry about whether the external world things that you’re making progress, rather focus on ...