Posts by David Maslach

I used to earn below the poverty line as a PhD student. Now, I’m wealthy. But I still carry that fear. It never fully leaves you. For two years after finishing my PhD, I didn’t have a...

I’m an Associate Professor. But I don’t want to be a Full Professor. I don’t want the accolades. I don’t want the endless push for prestige or citation counts. It’s not that it...

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...

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....

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,...

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...