J. Michael DeAngelis, Information Resources Manager
Cheesemonger. Book Editor. Literary Agent. Magazine Writer. Advice Columnist. Author. PC. (Not a Mac.) Actor. Comedian. Internet Podcast Judge. Deranged Millionaire.
The path John Hodgman took to his current career is not your usual one. In fact, I’d say it’s one of the more unique I’ve come across. Listening to John tell the story of how he went from not knowing what career he wanted at all to becoming a “minor television celebrity” is, to me, inspiring. I’ve written in the past about my own non-traditional career path, but what I like about John’s story is how he used each part of his career path to springboard him into the next, even if it didn’t look like a logical leap on paper.
Most of all, I admire his willingness to take chances and to say yes to opportunities that were presented to him, even if they seemed scary or unattainable. Enjoy this video with John discussing his unexpected career with comedian (and native Philadelphian) Paul F. Tompkins and think about what turns your own career may take.
