Quotes

"Every student should hear your talk. This is exactly what is on their minds."

–Sean M., Chairman, Accounting Department, Texas A&M University

"My business students are elite, but an hour with George...and I could hear their ceilings crack."

–Ken M., Professor of Business Strategy, Texas A&M University

“Thank you for the incredible gift you provided my students. One of the best metrics for how a speaker is received is the line afterwards.”

–Michael P., Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Austin

“George rocked my audience. He made them think HARD about the choices they were making. And by the end, each person chose one of George’s 5 paths. It was awesome!”

–JD D., Executive Producer of The Services Summit and CEO of Roofio

“I’m always a bit hesitant to have a speaker do their talk virtually, but George killed it. Our theater and psychology students were glued to their screens…in a good way!”

–Angela D., Lecturer, Alvin Community College

"Thank you so much for coming to speak to my SPARK class at Mays! Your presentation was so applicable to me during my current Stage in life & I have already found myself looking back to what I learned from you when thinking about my future. Learning about the option to Balance & Experiment has given me so much freedom to embrace my uncertainty towards the future & face it with excitement. Your talk inspired some much-needed motivation to explore. I really admire how you are sharing your expertise, experience, and story with the world & leaving a great impact on younger generations. I aspire to impact others like you!"

–Marcene R.

"My name is Christopher and I'm a freshman finance major in the class of 2018! You spoke at our business spark class at Mays about choosing our career path, where we can incorporate our passion. I first want to start by saying thank you, as your talk really opened my eyes to what's possible when it comes to careers and relationship building. Your story about taking that next step in pursuing your passion and your insistence on owning all the land for your festival (especially your friend choosing to work with you and sacrificing their business relationship) spoke a lot to me. The career test at the end also helped me to point me a little more in the career direction I should take to ensure I still have my passion. I got the balanced path, so I'm excited for that! Again, thank you for speaking, and I'm hoping to keep up with you and your future work!"

–Christopher K.

"I really appreciated your point of view on the different pathways of life, and your emphasis on passion. I never thought of making the money I wanted, but also pursuing my dream until your presentation. I loved it! Thank you so much for coming. I called my dad after, and I told him, "The coolest businessman just came to my class." My class and I sincerely appreciated your time and good luck in your jousts!"

–Molly F.

"My name is Joachim, and I am a freshman studying Business Honors & Finance at Texas A&M. I had the privilege of attending your presentation in Professor Jeff Glenn's SPARKS class. Thank you so much for sharing the insights you have gained in your career with us. After taking your assessment, I found out that I am on the balanced path, which made me more confident in my current plans for the future. I also appreciate the advice you gave me on getting into McKinsey after class. I will be sure to implement the 5 things you mentioned McKinsey looks for in my plans for the next 4 years. I hope we can stay connected on LinkedIn in the future."

–Joachim M.

"Thank you so much for speaking in my Bus 289 Class here at A&M! I am currently a Freshman looking into finance and accounting, and I was worried about finding a career that I will enjoy working in. Your speech helped me realize that even once I begin my career exploration, I can still experiment with my jobs to find where I fit and where my passions lie. I hope we can connect again and that I will be able to attend the Sherwood Forest Faire in the Future!"

–Ashley B.

"I just wanted to take a. moment to say thank you for taking the time to speak to our business SPARIC class. Your insight on finding the career path best suited for our personalities was so interesting. Although it seems obvious to me now, prior to your presentation, I had not thought that I could be successful unless I followed the traditional money path. Of course now, given your range of experience going from the corporate world to now the Renaissance world, it's clear to me that the balanced path is for me!

Your passion for what you do really resonated with me. Although I don't fully know my own passions at the moment, it makes me excited to know that I can make room in the future to figure that out. Thank you so much for the fresh perspective on my own journey"

–Sophia K.

"Thank you so much for coming to speak to our class. As a freshman who is unsure about both my major and career, you gave me much-needed clarity. I appreciated your emphasis on finding the balance where my passion meets what I'm good at, what I am called to do, and what Can make me money. I cannot wait to read your book!"

–Audrey S.

"I was in attendance at your presentation in my business sparks class the other week. I am a freshman at Texas A&M, currently majoring in Business at Mays, and I wanted to tell you how much I appreciated your time talking to my class about your life and business adventures. Your insights about building a personal archetype really inspired me to delve deeper into my wants and capabilities for my future in college. As a freshman, I am very far from having my life figured out, and sometimes it can be overwhelming with all the changes in life. It was because of this that I felt I related very personally to your presentation, as your insights helped contextualize my feelings and opened my eyes to what I would like to do in my life. I particularly appreciated your point about feeding passion while maintaining security in life, as it is comforting to know that the definition of success is not always just money, but how you foster your passion in a way that can support a lifestyle. You further demonstrated this point from your online quiz, where I got experiment as my meta path. I love the idea of exploring my passions and not pushing myself into an unhappy life just for the sake of money. For these lessons you presented to me in such a short time, I am eternally grateful for you and your time, and I hope to maybe see you at your Renaissance fair sometime in the future. Thank you again for your time and for sharing your expertise with us!""

–Collin D.