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 role did mentors play in the speaker's career development?

How did the speaker's experiences at Yale University shape their career?

What does the speaker believe about finding mentors at different stages of a career?

Who was the most impactful person in the speaker's life and what did they teach?

List the three important values that the speaker's father taught him.