• Succeed in College and Life Despite Struggles | Dr. Bill Walker, Ph.D.

  • Nov 20 2024
  • Durée: 35 min
  • Podcast

Succeed in College and Life Despite Struggles | Dr. Bill Walker, Ph.D.

  • Résumé

  • Dr. Bill Walker didn't have an easy start. Growing up with trauma and hardship, he defied the odds to become a biomedical entrepreneur and engineering professor. In this conversation, he shares how his early struggles shaped his career. He also explains why mental health matters in high-pressure fields like STEM and entrepreneurship and how mindfulness helped him thrive. This isn't just a story of resilience-it's a practical guide to turning life's toughest challenges into opportunities for reaching towards the sky like a Vandenberg launch.

    00:00 Teaser: Choices in Life

    00:38 Meet Dr. Bill Walker

    01:02 From Academia to Entrepreneurship

    03:08 Navigating Academia and Industry

    06:34 The Value of a PhD

    08:01 The Five Pillars of Education

    13:46 Advisor vs. Mentor

    19:04 Personal Journey and Mentorship

    21:59 The Importance of Vulnerability

    33:52 Closing Thoughts and Advice

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