008: Breaking Free from Status Quo Education with Rich McDonald

Today’s guest, Rich McDonald, lives life at the cutting edge. Hall of Famer, author, and former executive vice president of Fender, Rich has taken on many roles. Now retired with young children, Rich has made it his new mission to break from the current and redefine what success looks like.

After struggling to find a balance between his family and his career, first as a musician and later as a global executive, Rich and his wife Lisa came to an epiphany. It was up to them to take their childrens’ education into their own hands by unplugging themselves from the status quo that they had become immersed within. Through deprogramming from the pursuit of material things, Rich has now found a greater sense of harmony in the rhythm of life.

In my conversation with Rich, he shares the trajectory that took him out of the rat race and into a balanced family routine. We discuss the importance of questioning the accepted truths about the world and how to embrace ownership and accountability to generate better educational outcomes for our children.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How the status quo creates a false sense of security
• Why we need to take ownership for our children’s education to find what works best for our family’s needs
• The importance of finding mentors that believe in your ability and challenge your complacency

Supporting Resources:

• If you want to connect with Rich, go to www.richmcdonald.com

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