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FOUNDER DIARIES - From Recruitment to TikTok & Lessons They Don’t Teach in School with @prof_mims​

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Nitin speaks with Prof.MakeItMakeSense (John), a TikTok creator with over 100,000 followers who shares career, financial and political insights with Gen Z and millennials. John discusses his unconventional path from struggling in school through studies in biology and biomedical engineering, into recruitment and medical devices, before building an audience through content creation.

John shares candid lessons on negotiation, financial literacy and resilience that he now teaches his audience. He discusses why negotiation is underrated, how he doubled his salary, and what schools should teach about money and practical life skills. The conversation covers overcoming academic pressure, navigating career detours, the role of ego and purpose in modern careers, and why consistent progress matters more than chasing overnight success.

Key takeaways

  • Negotiation is an underrated skill that can directly increase your earning potential and career outcomes.
  • Schools fail to teach essential life skills like financial literacy, tax planning and credit management.
  • Career success comes from slow, consistent progress rather than pursuing the myth of overnight success.
  • Content creation and influence require balancing purpose with ego to build authentic, lasting audiences.

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