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In this episode, Aaron Moncur interviews Michael Hadley, who has a diverse background including involvement in the human development movement and serving as a business manager for Tony Robbins. Michael shares his journey back into engineering 20 years after graduating, the successes and failures he's experienced, and the lessons he's learned along the way. The conversation covers Michael's decision to pursue mechanical engineering, his unique experiences, and advice for aspiring engineers.

Main Topics:

• Michael Hadley's background and early career
• Involvement in the human development movement and work with Tony Robbins
• Transition back to engineering after 20 years
• Successes and failures in engineering projects
• Lessons learned about persistence, market fit, and continuous learning
• Advice for aspiring engineers to develop a broad skillset

Links:

Michael Hadley LinkedIn

 

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