College Dropout to Doctorate: How I Built a Career That Mattered

In this deeply personal and motivational video, I share my full journey—from struggling in a traditional school system, dropping out of college, running a cleaning business, and eventually earning my doctorate.
Whether you're feeling behind, facing impostor syndrome, or questioning your career path, this story is for you. Learn how non-traditional paths, life experience, and persistence can lead to a meaningful, successful career.
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0:00 – How did I go from college dropout to earning a doctorate?
1:00 – What if the traditional career path doesn’t fit you?
3:00 – What’s the value of non-traditional learning environments?
4:30 – Why did I leave college to run a cleaning business?
6:00 – What lessons did I learn from working instead of studying?
7:30 – How do you deal with impostor syndrome?
9:00 – How do you make a comeback after dropping out?
10:30 – Why is pacing yourself so important during a comeback?
12:00 – How do you manage energy between work, school, and life?
14:00 – How do you find meaning in jobs that aren’t your career?
16:00 – How do side jobs help (or hurt) your future career?
17:30 – Why should you follow curiosity, even if it’s nonlinear?
19:00 – How important is networking when building a career?
20:30 – Can you still succeed if you earn your degrees late?
22:00 – What questions should you ask before enrolling in school or taking a job?
23:45 – How do you know when it's time to pivot in life or career?
26:00 – Final thoughts: Learning from every stage of the journey
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