Ep. 67 Todd Rose: From High School Dropout to Harvard Professor
Todd Rose struggled with school from an early age and eventually became a high school dropout with a 0.9 GPA. He was on welfare and worked 10 minimum wage jobs to support his family, including one of the worst jobs imaginable just to make $1 more an hour.
When Todd decided to get his GED and enroll in college, he faced several obstacles. Then his life changed thanks to one sentence from a school secretary who Todd claims is his guardian angel. He went on to become an honors student and was accepted into Harvard. Todd has written books, was a Harvard professor and is the founder of the think tank Populace, where he is dedicated to helping people live more fulfilling lives.
In this episode of Flip Your Script, Todd tells host Kristi Piehl how he turned his life around, why he has dedicated himself to helping others and the difference between a fulfilling life and a successful one.
CLOSING QUOTE
“I’ve learned that making a ‘living’ is not the same thing as ‘making a life’.”