Edward D. Hess - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on three influential teachers who shaped their career and personal life. Coach Charlie Grisham encouraged them to become an athletic trainer, leading to a scholarship. Professor Charlie Davidson inspired a legal career on Wall Street. Doctor Lilbourn supported a shift to cognitive science and remained a lifelong mentor, even introducing the speaker to their spouse.

What lasting impact did Doctor Lilbourn have on the author's life beyond academia?

How did the author's experiences with these three teachers shape his career path?