Introduction:
Today we are fortunate to have with us none other than Adam Robbins from Roslyn, New York. Adam was a 2019 summer intern at Leasing REality, and is currently a sophomore at the University of Pennsylvania. A random fun fact about Adam is that he enjoys trivia.
Episode Notes:
At 1:46, Adam Robbins provides his thoughts on work ethic, self respect, and the pursuit of excellence. At 2:41, Adam touches upon “giving value” and “seeing value.” At 3:36, Robbins discusses having confidence in your goals, and being honest and clear in your presentation. At 5:25, he discusses how he takes pride in being a dependable person who is someone of few surprises. At 6:40, Adam speaks on procrastination, his “5-minute rule,” and why not to discount planning. At 8:26, Robbins addresses why he believes it is more rewarding to find work that you love versus that of being in it for compensation. At 9:20, he notes that money boils down to being a tool of exchange, and how one obtains and spends money speaks volumes. At 10:19, Adam shares the importance of remaining true to his values, calling out injustice when it presents itself, and treating people fairly and honestly. At 11:17, Robbins believes that one cannot “desire and affect without a cause.” At 12:21, he points out that failure forces assessment and rethinking. At 13:53, Adam makes known that he is a glass half-full type of person, and defines pessimism as “plain dumb and irrational.” At 15:18, Adam Robbins closes out the podcast with the message that with the right mindset, there's always room for improvement.
