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...
🎙 Welcome to Season 2 of My Perfect Path! Hi, I’m Daniel Koo, your host. In this special kickoff episode, I’m sharing the why behind the show—how my own journey through career decisions, from computer science to considering an MBA, sparked the idea to learn from others who’ve walked inspiring, unexpected, and purposeful paths. 💡 Season 2 is packed with amazing guests, including: ✅ CEO of HireBetter and its founder ✅ A published author and publishing company owner ✅ Former Disney Imagi...
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...
