I’ve learned that my OCD is better when I have 100 posts!

I spent many hour in this library. The College of Education was to the left and the Department of Psychology was to the right. I ran back and forth between them. The library was neutral ground.

I’m going to interview myself. Ask me all the questions I imposed on others and they so cleverly answered. It seems only fair.

After her husband died and her kids were grown, my Mom moved to Taipei to teach English. This is her story. It won’t exactly be an interview, since she’s dead, but she often talked about her life. I’m just piecing the audio clips together.

What’s it like going from submarines to SEO?

Aaron Wall went from the corn fields of Illinois to the big city of Oakland, CA. In-between he discovered the military wasn’t for him, self imposed bland routines are better than those imposed by others, and having multiple irons in the fire is a good thing.

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What’s it like marketing Smiles?

Jean MacDonald has modified her perfectionism. She now settles for being great. She is wicked smart, a wiz at Russian history, and loves guitar (electric, of course). Jean is a partner at Smile Software (aka, Smile On My Mac). Her new passion is helping girls get excited about computer programming.

What’s it like being a software entrepreneur?

Although you might think he’s stuck in Fresno, Rob Walling actually lives there on purpose. From his home office that overlooks a Koi pond and waterfall, he runs 8–9 online businesses, and more are on the way. It’s not the money or the fame. Starting businesses is who he is.

What’s it like podcasting & teaching marketing?

Jason VanOrden is a cubicle escape artist who teaches others to escape too. His path went from a degree in engineering and guitar, to real estate investor (ala Rich Dad Poor Dad) to podcasting and content marketing.

What’s it like being a political speech writer?

Charles Wheelan is an economist, writer (Naked Economics) and speech writer for big name politicians. He went to Dartmouth as an undergrad, and now surprisingly is heading back as a faculty member. But it’s his car crash that will really get your attention.

What’s it like being a social worker?

Lynn Loar works with autistic kids, animal shelters and teaches fellow social workers. She’s worked thousands of cases, and helped change the child abuse reporting laws of California. It just goes to show you how much ice skating can impact a life.