Aric is an old colleague, who I met when working in consulting at GE Healthcare. He has earned both a PhD and a Masters in Healthcare Administration. In this episode, Aric shares his story to consulting and what he's learned from earning 4 promotions over the last 5 years. 

Timestamps:

1:42 - Ruby vs Football

7:03 - On Pursuing a PhD

16:30 - What to Consider When Pursuing a PhD

20:17 - Moving into Healthcare Administration 

23:10 - Navigating Being Laid Off

36:34 - Life as a Consultant 

41:18 - On Earning Promotions

57:21 - Best $100 Investment

Hello! Last week, I came across Cal Newport's book called "So Good They Can't Ignore You" which is all about how to find and get to do work that you love. It immediately caught my attention since it's exactly what I'm trying to figure out. I listened to it on 2.5x speed, only slowing down to jot down notes and highlights. 

This episode is my summary of the book, where I try to extrapolate how you can apply Cal's research in your life. This book also gave me a lot of inspiration on what to ask and look for with upcoming guest interviews. 

I hope you enjoy!

Timestamps: 

3:32 - Rule #1: Don't Follow your Passion

4:25 - Rule #2: Be So Good They Can't Ignore You

6:43 - 3 Traits that make for Great Work

8:45 - How Deliberate Practice Can Help You Build Career Capital

9:53 - 5 Steps to Apply Deliberate Practice

13:35 - 3 Reasons to Leave a Job

14:50 - Rule #3: Turn Down a Promotion, or Importance of Control

16:56 - Rule #4: Think Small, Act Big

Vu Nguyen works in Cyber Security while also managing a Mobile Pet Grooming with his wife. 

In this episode, Vu shares tips on how to protect yourself on the internet, use credit cards to travel, and turn failures into learnings. 

Timestamps:

1:29 - Impact of Family Moving to US from Vietnam

3:16 - Working in Cyber Security

13:19 - How People Can Protect Themselves Online

19:09 - Most Worthwhile Investment Vu Has Made

29:01 - Process of Buying an Existing Business

38:47 - Learning from Business Failures

48:45 - Advice for College Students and Newly Grads

52:47 - Using Credit Cards for Free Travel

Liz shares her story of growing up in rural Oklahoma, how the students at Teach for America changed her life, and her experiences at Georgetown Law. 

This episode is filled with great advice for young people who are searching for or pursuing their passions. 

Timestamps:

2:48 - Growing Up in Oklahoma

7:04 - How Teach for America Impacted Liz

19:12 - Influencing Factors on Deciding to Go to Law School

30:36 - Life as a Georgetown Law Student

37:04 - Managing the Emotional Weight of Practicing Law

43:58 - Next Chapter with a Big Law Firm

52:46 - Advice for Young People