Nido Qubein: Finding Your Calling

This week Andrew sits down with Dr. Nido Qubein. Nido came to the United States as a teenager with only $50 dollars in his pocket. He became a successful entrepreneur and today is the president of High Point University, where he has led the university to remarkable heights. Over the past 17 years, Nido has grown High Point from 90 acres to over 500, from $28 million in revenue to $400 million, and from 1,400 students to 6,000.  As you will hear, Nido approaches everything in life with creativity and extraordinary attention to detail. His story is inspiring and filled with life-changing wisdom. Show Highlights:2:18 - Decision to come to the US2:58 - Nido's first business4:04 - Adjusting to new surroundings5:05 - Why no dream is unrealistic5:48 - Building your "inner circle"8:05 - Where Nido gets his work ethic8:38 - The power of taking initiative8:54 - Importance of risk-taking10:30 - Living a life of gratitude13:14 - Nido's arrival at High Point University14:05 - Decision to become president of HPU23:28 - Designing experiences with intention23:50 - Choosing to be extraordinary27:37 - How to make your environment interesting30:32 - Creating capacity in others32:08 - Building a loyal team around you32:48 - Andrew's family history & special mementos34:55 - Rising above big problems35:02 - KIND founder Daniel Lubetzky's mission to create more kindnessCONNECT WITH ANDREW ON SOCIALTwitter: @andrewhmosesInstagram: @AndrewMoses123NEWSLETTERSign up for e-mails to keep up with the podcast at everybodypullsthetarp.com/newsletter!