Ken Rusk has made a very good living by working with his hands. A true-life, self-described “ditch-digger,” Ken is an entrepreneur who has over 200 people working on his team. In his new book, Blue Collar Cash: Love Your Work, Secure Your Future, and Find Happiness for Life, Ken advocates an alternative career path to anyone who doesn’t believe “college + white collar job” is the route for them.
Ken doesn't believe that university life is wrong for everyone, but he argues that society over-emphasizes the necessity of getting that degree regardless of the massive tuition and debt millions take on in pursuit thereof. Happiness, he argues, is in finding work that suits your skills and personality. That’s the situation in which one will find comfort, peace, and freedom (not to mention financial security) in one’s career.
In this episode, Paul and Ken discuss work ethic, the true sources of happiness, and career satisfaction. Special guest-host: Steve Sidles (Paul’s father-in-law who, unlike his dumb son-in-law, knows how to work with his hands).
Now listen, I’m happy you’re here, but if you haven’t found what you’re looking for in the words above, you’re probably not going to find them down here. Seriously, all the important stuff is up yonder.
