In this episode of the “Happiness Journey with Dr. Dan,” I had the pleasure of diving into the twists and turns of life with the incredible career coach Annie Margarita Yang. You know, my journey wasn’t your typical straight path to success. Growing up as a child of working-class Chinese immigrants, college seemed like a debt trap I wanted to avoid at all costs. So, instead of heading straight to university, I hustled through minimum-wage jobs, always hunting for my true passion outside the classroom.

Eventually, I stumbled into the world of money management—totally by accident! Despite hating finance courses, I ended up excelling in an accounting job without even having a degree in it. How? Well, I just wasn’t afraid to put myself out there and face rejection. And let me tell you, that made all the difference.

This chat isn’t just my story. It’s packed with insights on stepping out of your comfort zone, and I even touch on why I’m thinking of trying out modeling school next! Sounds crazy, right? But that’s the thrill of it. Tune in to learn how embracing the unexpected can lead to a fulfilling career, and maybe even inspire you to take that leap of faith you’ve been considering.