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...
When Dr. Kenneth Kwon applied to Columbia Medical School, he never expected his college DJ experience would become the connection that helped him secure admission. This unexpected twist exemplifies his entire career—a journey of calculated risks and pivots within a traditionally conservative field. For over two decades, Dr. Kwon has been at the forefront of emergency pediatric medicine, serving as Chief of Staff at Children's Hospital of Orange County. His path took remarkable turns: complet...
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...
