The Importance of What You Do for a Living

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I don't necessarily regret going to college. I generally think fairly positively towards education, but I do sometimes look back and think I learned more from books that I've read outside of college. And so maybe I would have better off going into the trades and starting a business as a plumber or an electrician or any other trade that you could think of. So it's interesting to see this trend of automation and AI and how trades jobs are kind of seem safe from that, to me at least. But if you rise up out of bed in the morning, put your feet on the ground, you're gonna cross thousands of blue collar jobs that are still viable today and more lucrative than ever

Robert Leonard interviews Ken Rusk on the blue-collar crisis, job shortages, misconceptions, and tips for fulfilling careers.

Ken Rusk is the President of Rusk Industries, professional ditch digger, entrepreneur, author of Blue Collar Cash, and proud advocate of following your dreams.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:

00:00 - Intro

05:45 - The supply/demand imbalance the blue-collar industry is currently facing.

08:02 - The reasons blue collar jobs are facing such shortages and the opportunities this presents.

22:41 - Why blue-collar careers can be a very rewarding career financially, and full of fulfillment.

24:42 - What are some common misconceptions people have about blue collar careers?

39:30 - His top tips for entrepreneurs just starting out and those trying to turn a side hustle into a fulfilling career.

44:05 - How to get more joy out of your career and live a more fulfilling life.

47:43 - Ken’s top tips on managing money and improving financial wellbeing.

50:22 - Ken’s advice for those who feel unfulfilled at their current job.

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