The Real Secret to Growing Over Time (That Nobody Tells You) If you want to live a secure, rewarding, and free life, you don't need to be extraordinary. You don't need to be a genius. You don't...
Posts by David Maslach
A Research & Development Journey Begins With Curiosity—Especially for International Students
If you're an undergraduate student in your third year, studying in a new country, and wondering whether research is for you—this is for you. You’re curious, unsure, and maybe a little scared....
The PhD Journey: Lost, Overwhelmed, and Still Moving Forward
Some people think there’s a clear path to success in research—an elite group that always knew what they were doing. But that’s not reality. If you feel lost, uncertain, or like an outsider,...
Laugh at the Market, Dance in the Kitchen: A PhD’s Guide to Finding Joy
Getting a PhD is a wild ride. You start full of hope and curiosity, only to realize the system doesn’t really care about you. It is not what is sold. The job market? Can be brutal. The...
How We Kill Curiosity: 25 Phrases That Stop Scientific Progress Before It Begins
Academia and research thrive on curiosity, debate, and constructive skepticism. But too often, conversations are cut short by dismissive, belittling, or unproductive phrases. Some of these phrases...
No One Will Teach You: Why the Best Scholars Teach Themselves Everything
The Reality of Independent Scholarship Research life often feels like a constant reminder that someone else is smarter, faster, or more successful than you. It can be overwhelming—like you're...