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Timestamps

01:45 - Experience and initial political aspirations at Texas A&M

03:00 - Senior year internship and deciding to change career paths

04:15 - Lee’s first job and moving eventually into the leadership development program at Perot Systems

06:23 - Experience supporting executives and obtaining the role of Chief of Staff at Dell

13:35 - Advice for fast-tracking your career

16:20 - Career progression from working on a turnaround to being AVP at a health IT startup

22:16 - Lessons learned from Lee’s corporate roles prior to his transition

28:07 - How the transition started, family discussions, and confiding in mentors

34:25 - Advice for people contemplating a transition before they make the shift

37:24 - What is a Financial Advisor?

41:17 - Financial advice for young professionals

45:23 - Juggling a life of work, family obligations, and leadership positions in the community

46:50 - Discussion on happiness, faith, and purpose

48:22 - Final advice for young professionals

50:15 - One piece of advice for those planning to have kids in the future

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