The Host, Rick Staael, is interviewed by his Co-host Doug Kierstein. Rick tells his story of overcoming roadblocks in his life to become an engineer. Part 2 will continue the interview into the Real Estate endeavors.
He has two associate degrees in electronics, an undergrad in Electrical Engineering and a Masters in Systems Engineering.
On my way to get to a decent tech job, I worked at grocery stores, pizza place, painting and fixing consumer electronics.
I worked 5 years at Rockwell Collins before going back to NDSU for my EE.
After school, I worked 10 years at Ball Aerospace.
For the last 15 years I have been working at a big engineering conglomerate that has been a great adventure.
Secrets to his Success
God has had his hand on me and directing my path.
Staying focused on your goal and prioritize them.
Education
Learning from life experiences.
Having permission to fail, well, to give it my best shot and possibly fail, and then address the issue.
My favorite books are "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" and "The richest man in Babylon" and my favorite podcasts are "Bigger Pockets" and "The Double Comma Club".
A book not referenced but has changed my mind about sending kids, especially boys, to school as early as possible is "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell. He gave example after example about how the oldest kids in the class have a greater chance of success than the youngest. It took years of my adult life to overcome that sense of being always behind, so my son is one of the oldest in his class.
