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Grant Aldrich founded OnlineDegree.com with a purpose-driven mission: make higher education more accessible and affordable for everyone. After graduating college with an overwhelming amount of debt, he was determined to change how students embark on their college education. Grant has spent his entire career working in startups with nearly 15 years of experience. He has been a board member and donor to a number of non-profits, an advisor to many publicly traded companies. Insights What stops people from going back to school in their professional career. How a college degree can improve one’s career path or increase options in the future. Why a dynamic business model is needed for the establishment of a successful business. Your job should fit you – It should be something you want and like to do. Before choosing a career path, “know thyself.” Having children or having a family can make one more discerning about what they do. Grant Aldrich Get an affordable degree (https://www.onlinedegree.com) Connect on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/grant-aldrich-56721b31/) ABOUT THE HOST My name is Sam Harris. I am a British entrepreneur, investor and explorer. From hitchhiking across Kazakstan to programming AI doctors I am always pushing myself in the spirit of curiosity and Growth. My background is in Biology and Psychology with a passion for improving the world and human behaviour. I have built and sold companies from an early age and love coming up with unique ways to make life more enjoyable and meaningful. Sam: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/samjamsnaps/) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharris48/) Support the Show - Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/growthmindset) Special Guest: Grant Aldrich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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