Retiring at 63 After 40 Yrs, and How 4 Friend's Deaths Changed Me

After a 40-year career as a Naval flight test engineer, science advisor, and developer of all kinds of Science and Technology I'm sharing the crucial lessons I wish I knew sooner. This is the kickoff video in the series packed with insights you can benefit from on office politics, working with people at all levels, product evaluation, new concept design, and the struggles of being an engineer. It's essential thoughts and ideas for STEM and STEAM students, seasoned professionals, and anyone contemplating retirement. Get ready for honest reviews of a lifetime of hard lessons learned shared in a way so all can benefit. #CareerAdvice #RetirementPlanning #STEM #STEAM #Maker #Inventor #DIY #ProductReview #Engineering #LifeLessons #navy #retiring #life #learning #technology #test #wisdom #mentor #mentalhealth Here are the equipment use in this video (all unsponsored): DJI Mic Mini: https://amzn.to/4lSEBWY This Video was shot with a Sony ZV-1 Digital Camera (unsponsored): https://amzn.to/3jhfiPO Using this Super Flex Camera Stand: • How to Make ~$25, Fully Adjustable Ca... Music: Keep Climbing - The Soundings ROYALTY FREE USE ≈ / audiolibrary Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:17 The Last Day 0:39 When Reality Kicked In 1:02 My Name Was Gone 1:16 Feeling Like a Ghost 1:23 Retirements Have Changed 1:50 A Great Beginning 2:05 Education Intimidation: Are You Good Enough? 2:14 Freshman Orientation, There Can Be Only One 3:00 Future Engineering Dreams 3:08 Advice to Struggling Students, Future of Your Majors 3:40 Becoming a Civilian Flight Test Engineer 3:52 Path to Astronaut? 4:14 When I Lost Four Friends in 6 Months 4:30 A Twist of Fate Saved My Life 4:56 The Promise To Live a Full, Challenging, Life 5:17 The future of this series 5:50 Living Your Best Life: Beyond Self 6:22 Learning From Mistakes 6:40 Summary, Outro WARNING: This video is only for entertainment purposes. If you rely on the information portrayed in this video, you assume the responsibility for the results. Have fun, but always think ahead, and remember that every project you try is at YOUR OWN RISK. All the materials used in this video are unsponsored, and purchased independently by me for the videos. I'm an Amazon affiliate and clicking on the above link(s) provides a small percentage to the channel via Amazon at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support.