In this episode, I cover more than just a standard list of summer activities. I use a real-world case study to demonstrate why some summer activities might be better than others for "Rick".
0:02:34 Behind the scenes strategies
0:03:15 Case study: "Rick"
0:03:47 Rick's options
0:04:30 Option 1: Private Pilot's license
0:07:50 Option 2: Rick's friend gets him a local internship
0:09:48 Option 3: Apply for a NASA internship
0:11:15 Option 4: Re-start his startup idea
0:14:15 Final recommendation
0:14:45 What is the downside?
0:16:58 How do I assess opportunities?
0:17:34 How Rick should prioritize options Follow us:
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