Mike Rowe is a well-known TV host, author, and advocate for skilled trades. In this episode, Mike and Larry delve into the importance of work ethic, the value of discomfort, and pursuing meaningful work. They also discuss Mike's scholarship program, Microworks, which aims to promote work ethic and challenge misconceptions about skilled trades. Join us as we explore how to instill a strong work ethic in ourselves and our children, and why finding fulfillment through hard work can lead to a passionate and successful career.
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Larry’s Takeaways
What You’ll Learn
09:18 Lucky childhood on isolated farm with woods.
14:06 Woods held imagination, adventure, and family work.
22:17 Parents were skilled liars, but well-intentioned.
29:44 Manic days, changing relationships, evolving fatherhood.
34:02 "Taboo upending, work ethic scholarship advocate."
39:23 Advice is subjective and often misleading
39:23 Advice is subjective and often misleading.
50:10 Mixed feelings about self-help industry and its advice.
53:46 Finding comfort in discomfort raises successful kids.
59:40 Generation Z: fragile, delicate, and lacking resilience.
1:09:06 United Airlines cares about money, not safety. "Safety third" fosters complacency and irresponsibility.
1:13:27 Work Ethic Scholarship program: $1 million scholarships. Apply @microworks.org. Whiskey sales support foundation. Podcast, books, future YouTube show. Evolving business strategy.
1:21:06 Podcast started as therapy, successful but frustrated.
1:23:17 Smartphone: Tool for mischief or heroism.
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