Sam Richards never planned to become a sociology professor whose lectures would be viewed hundreds of millions of times. Starting as a working-class kid from Toledo who skipped school to read in libraries, his path has been defined by curiosity rather than calculation. In this fascinating conversation, Richards reveals how a moment of clarity at age 20 led him to abandon his rock band, quit his job, and pursue knowledge full-time—despite having no academic foundation. What makes his story pa...
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Sam Richards never planned to become a sociology professor whose lectures would be viewed hundreds of millions of times. Starting as a working-class kid from Toledo who skipped school to read in libraries, his path has been defined by curiosity rather than calculation. In this fascinating conversation, Richards reveals how a moment of clarity at age 20 led him to abandon his rock band, quit his job, and pursue knowledge full-time—despite having no academic foundation. What makes his story pa...
Advertising Executive to Nonprofit Founder - EdAccess Founder (former Viacom SVP,Time Warner VP)
My Perfect Path
1 hour 8 minutes
4 months ago
Advertising Executive to Nonprofit Founder - EdAccess Founder (former Viacom SVP,Time Warner VP)
What happens when you trust your gut and step off the expected career path? For Pam Haering, that decision transformed her life and eventually led to her most meaningful work. Growing up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Pam was among the "lucky ones" whose parents prioritized education, setting her on a path to Dartmouth College. Initially pursuing pre-law studies based on others' expectations, she felt something crucial was missing during a prestigious law firm internship. "There was a whole sid...
My Perfect Path
Sam Richards never planned to become a sociology professor whose lectures would be viewed hundreds of millions of times. Starting as a working-class kid from Toledo who skipped school to read in libraries, his path has been defined by curiosity rather than calculation. In this fascinating conversation, Richards reveals how a moment of clarity at age 20 led him to abandon his rock band, quit his job, and pursue knowledge full-time—despite having no academic foundation. What makes his story pa...
