Matthew Nock - Teachers Make a Difference - Frank Nock

The speaker shares their journey from being the first in their family to graduate college to a career in academia, highlighting the crucial role of mentors. They mention influential figures like Peter Marsik and Ron Kessler, and emphasize the importance of mentorship at every career stage. The speaker's father, an auto mechanic, imparted three key life lessons: work hard, be nice, and do the right thing, which have guided them throughout their life.

What was the speaker's initial career path before entering academia?

• A teacher

• A mechanic

• A scientist

• A chef

Which university did Peter Marsik help the speaker get into?

• Cornell University

• Yale University

• Stanford University

• Harvard University

Who is mentioned as a leading epidemiologist that the speaker worked with?

• Alan Kazdin

• Frank Knock

• Ron Kessler

• Peter Marsik

What profession did the speaker's father have?

• A chef

• A scientist

• A teacher

• An auto mechanic

Which of the following is NOT one of the three principles taught by the speaker's father?

• Work hard

• Be nice

• Do the right thing

• Always win