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Podcast: R3ciprocity.com - Prof David Maslach: Innovation; Research Life; Striving Towards Happiness
Episode: Why I’m Not Ruthless Enough for Academia: 20 Years of Feeling Behind
Description: After two decades as an academic researcher, I understand that I will never be a good researcher.I’ve come to realize that I’m not cut out for the opportunism and ruthlessness that seem to drive success in this field. I’ve always felt a step behind, out of sync with what’s required to get ahead. I am more out of place than anything.Academia is an emotional career.The longer I stay, th...