High School Physics and My Unconventional Path to Success

.high school was a terrible time for me and one thing I learned to do was as little work as possible because I hated it. I learned to work the system well enough to avoid having to work hard and I have carried that skill with me. I have not always been successful in employing it some environments and situations are more appropriate than others. But in a way I kind of learned to write my own ticket.

As it stands now, I haven’t worked since 2011, but I own a home and have made over $500,000 this year betting on the imminent collapse of the US financial system. I expect to make millions soon, and I am not yet 40 years old. Life is not fair. My Dad used to tell me, 'Lead, follow, or get out of the way.' So I got out of the way. I have a skill for getting out of the way but still being able to take care of my needs without hurting anyone else. Truly, I am the greatest kind of thief—the kind which steals themselves.

The Unformulaic Journey

Yes. It was high school physics. That is what eventually led me to two advanced engineering degrees from Texas AM University and a four-decade career as a professional engineer. Physics was the only subject in high school where I could consistently rank among the top few in my year and it was the only one in which I felt I could intuitively grasp the material. In every other subject, I was in the middle of the pack.

I hated mathematics and I did very badly in that subject. Chemistry felt like it mostly involved memorizing stuff and it wasn’t intuitive to me at all. I wouldn’t have stayed in STEM after high school had it not been for physics. I knew early on that I had a knack for physics and for me, the main choices when picking a college major were physics or electrical engineering since EE is the most physics-heavy branch of engineering. I eventually picked EE because I was more interested in the applications of physics: computer chips and audio amplifiers.

The System and the Skill

No. High school was a complete waste of time for me. I feel like I could have gone on to college instead. But having learned to work the system in high school, I developed a skill that has served me well in various environments. This skill allowed me to avoid working hard and still succeed without harming others. I managed to break the mold and carve out an unconventional path, ultimately leading to my current success and lifestyle.

Despite the seemingly straightforward narrative of my career, every step along the way has been a result of my ability to adapt and think outside the box. My passion for physics and electrical engineering led me to pursue advanced degrees and then a career that, while unconventional, has been incredibly rewarding.

Now, I find myself betting on the imminent collapse of the US financial system, a move that has brought in significant financial gains for me. I am not content to stay within the confines of traditional career paths and have instead chosen to carve my own unique path, leveraging my skills and knowledge in surprising and lucrative ways.

So, while high school may have been a challenging time, the lessons I learned about working the system and the part that high school physics played in shaping my future career journey have been invaluable. Life is about making the most of every opportunity, even when it seems like the odds are stacked against you.

Life is not fair, but learning to work the system is a valuable skill. High school physics provided the initial spark that led me on this unique journey.