Failing Up! With Dr. Rich
Rich's journey from a struggling high school student in Lancaster, California to a multifaceted professional exemplifies the transformative power of education and perseverance. His local community college sparked a passion for learning that propelled him to unexpected heights.
Since then, Rich has navigated a diverse career path: Harvard-educated physician executive, entrepreneur, clinician, U.S. Naval Officer, and award-winning filmmaker. He's written and produced films for Sony and Lionsgate Entertainment, and as a Harvard Medical School alum, he now contributes to their M.S. in Healthcare Quality and Safety Program.
The Failing Up Podcast draws on Rich's varied experiences to explore personal and professional growth. Each episode features in-depth conversations with experts in longevity, fitness, nutrition, leadership, emerging technologies, entertainment, entrepreneurship, and philosophy. Rich's background allows him to ask insightful questions that challenge guests and listeners alike.
Tune in for authentic, thought-provoking discussions aimed at inspiring, educating, and empowering you to turn setbacks into opportunities. The Failing Up Podcast invites you to embrace challenges, expand your horizons, and discover your path to self-mastery and purpose.
Join us as we explore the art of failing up – where every misstep is a chance to rise higher.
Failing Up! With Dr. Rich
From Shelter Home to Harvard -- David Velasquez's incredible journey
4th-year Harvard Med student, David Velasquez, offers life and career inspiration on how to overcome enormous personal hardship and rise to your greatest potential. Watch this video if you want to achieve giant goals, but think you can't. David reveals how anything is possible with the right mindset, plan, and determination.
This interview was created independent of Harvard University and its oversight. The opinions of both Richard Handley and David Velasquez are their own. This discussion was created with the sole purpose of instilling hope and inspiration in those who seek to rise above difficult challenges and become the best version of themselves. We encourage your thoughts and questions in the comments section below.
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