Episode 117 - Pursuing Your Interests Instead of Expectations —Brad Waldo

What if instead of going to the school your parents went to or doing what you think your parents want you to do, you went after the things that interest you? It could look like trying many different routes before you figure out your purpose but in the end saving you a lifetime of regret and unfulfillment. Brad Waldo, director of Muir Wood Adolescent and Family Services, decided to go after his passions in college despite the heavy pressure around him to do otherwise. In high school he was pushed to pursue business at a prestigious university though, his journey looked different starting out. His journey started at a treatment center at the age of 17, causing him to put a pause on the idea of college for a few years. When Brad decided he wanted to explore his interests in working with people, he started out in community college and went on to graduate Summa Cum Laude from Berkeley University. After many different changes in majors and routes, Brad now finds himself working to provide families with clear guidance around the best services available before, during, and after treatment.In this episode of Success is Subjective, Brad joins Joanna to share his journey as he navigated college following treatment. He found throughout his journey that pursuing his interests rather than doing what was expected of him brought him the most reward and fulfillment. Listen in for Chris’s insight on the importance of pursuing your interests over expectations and how much that choice has impacted his life for the better.What You Will LearnWhat it was like growing up around the stereotype that community college isn’t good enoughGoing to treatment at a young ageNavigating when to go to college after treatmentThe transition from community college to Berkeley University The journey Brad went through with exploring different majorsWhen Brad made the decision to get a Master of Business Administration degree and why he didWhat Brad has learned throughout his professional journey in businessHow Brad is now working to connect families and their children to the best treatment available How pursuing interests instead of expectations has majorly impacted Brad’s life routeConnect with Brad WaldoMuir Wood Adolescent and Family ServicesBrad Waldo on Facebook Email [email protected] with Joanna Lilley  Lilley ConsultingLilley Consulting on Instagram Lilley Consulting on Facebook Success is Subjective on Apple PodcastSuccess is Subjective on Google PodcastSuccess is Subjective on SpotifySponsored by: College Parent Survival NetworkEmail [email protected]