Why Most People Miss This Career Breakthrough
Fri Feb 06 2026
In this enlightening episode of Threads of Enlightenment, Michael Morgan shares his powerful `success story` about confronting `fear` and embracing `risk`. His journey serves as a strong `motivation` for viewers, highlighting how `personal growth` and a resilient `mindset` are key to finding success even in the unknown. 🚀
Michael Morgan obtained his BS from Penn State University and his MBA from Carnegie Mellon University. Coupled with his educational background, he has over 15 years of work experience across companies such as Amazon, Walmart, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Chevron. His ability to build and maintain his network throughout his educational and career journey has been fruitful in his success. He has a passion for teaching and inspiring others to achieve their goals, which led him to write his first book “The Power of Networking” and begin his journey as a motivational speaker. “The Power of Networking” has won the Literary Titan Book Award, Global Book Award, PenCraft Book Award, and Firebird Book Award.
The book embarks on a journey from the fundamentals, stressing the pivotal role of building a network along with practical advice on maintaining relationships. It emphasizes the significance of joining relevant organizations and leveraging resources that can fortify personal and professional networks.
In this enlightening conversation, Michael Morgan and I explore the importance of time, mentorship, and the family unit in shaping one's journey. Michael shares his experiences in various industries, emphasizing the significance of communication, resilience, and personal growth. He discusses his transition from finance to operations, the challenges of being away from family, and the motivation behind writing his book to help others navigate their careers. The dialogue highlights the common threads of hard work, gratitude, and the uniqueness of individual journeys.
Chapters
00:00 The Value of Time and Service
02:36 Family Foundations and Communication
05:13 Friendships and Community Connections
07:49 Educational Pathways and Career Choices
10:18 Finding Passion in Operations
13:07 Flourishing in a New Industry
15:46 Personal Growth and Self-Discovery
17:25 Navigating Family and Career Transitions
20:45 Building Resilience Through Change
24:40 The Genesis of a Book: Sharing Knowledge
26:47 Common Threads of Success
31:45 Embracing Individual Journeys
37:52 ThreadsOfEnlightenment_Outro_shortTail.mp4
Takeaways
Time is a precious gift that should be valued.
Mentorship plays a crucial role in personal and professional growth.
Family communication fosters a supportive environment.
Friendships can become like family through shared experiences.
Choosing a field of study should align with personal passions.
Awakening to one's passion can lead to fulfilling career choices.
Flourishing in a career requires finding the right fit.
Balancing personal life with professional aspirations is essential.
Writing a book can amplify one's ability to help others.
Everyone's journey is unique and should be embraced.
Sound bites
"Time is a precious gift."
"I like to mentor people."
"I wanted to follow suit."
I strongly encourage everyone to follow his, BUY his book, “The Power of Networking” and be transformed by his insights.
Everyone has a story, and this is his story.
Below is a list of the sites that house his works.
https://michaelvmorgan.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelvmorgan/
https://www.instagram.com/michael.v.morgan/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSl_cb0c8_XeAokZNHdsTbw
https://www.tiktok.com/@michael.v.morgan
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In this enlightening episode of Threads of Enlightenment, Michael Morgan shares his powerful `success story` about confronting `fear` and embracing `risk`. His journey serves as a strong `motivation` for viewers, highlighting how `personal growth` and a resilient `mindset` are key to finding success even in the unknown. 🚀 Michael Morgan obtained his BS from Penn State University and his MBA from Carnegie Mellon University. Coupled with his educational background, he has over 15 years of work experience across companies such as Amazon, Walmart, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Chevron. His ability to build and maintain his network throughout his educational and career journey has been fruitful in his success. He has a passion for teaching and inspiring others to achieve their goals, which led him to write his first book “The Power of Networking” and begin his journey as a motivational speaker. “The Power of Networking” has won the Literary Titan Book Award, Global Book Award, PenCraft Book Award, and Firebird Book Award. The book embarks on a journey from the fundamentals, stressing the pivotal role of building a network along with practical advice on maintaining relationships. It emphasizes the significance of joining relevant organizations and leveraging resources that can fortify personal and professional networks. In this enlightening conversation, Michael Morgan and I explore the importance of time, mentorship, and the family unit in shaping one's journey. Michael shares his experiences in various industries, emphasizing the significance of communication, resilience, and personal growth. He discusses his transition from finance to operations, the challenges of being away from family, and the motivation behind writing his book to help others navigate their careers. The dialogue highlights the common threads of hard work, gratitude, and the uniqueness of individual journeys. Chapters 00:00 The Value of Time and Service 02:36 Family Foundations and Communication 05:13 Friendships and Community Connections 07:49 Educational Pathways and Career Choices 10:18 Finding Passion in Operations 13:07 Flourishing in a New Industry 15:46 Personal Growth and Self-Discovery 17:25 Navigating Family and Career Transitions 20:45 Building Resilience Through Change 24:40 The Genesis of a Book: Sharing Knowledge 26:47 Common Threads of Success 31:45 Embracing Individual Journeys 37:52 ThreadsOfEnlightenment_Outro_shortTail.mp4 Takeaways Time is a precious gift that should be valued. Mentorship plays a crucial role in personal and professional growth. Family communication fosters a supportive environment. Friendships can become like family through shared experiences. Choosing a field of study should align with personal passions. Awakening to one's passion can lead to fulfilling career choices. Flourishing in a career requires finding the right fit. Balancing personal life with professional aspirations is essential. Writing a book can amplify one's ability to help others. Everyone's journey is unique and should be embraced. Sound bites "Time is a precious gift." "I like to mentor people." "I wanted to follow suit." I strongly encourage everyone to follow his, BUY his book, “The Power of Networking” and be transformed by his insights. Everyone has a story, and this is his story. Below is a list of the sites that house his works. https://michaelvmorgan.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelvmorgan/ https://www.instagram.com/michael.v.morgan/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSl_cb0c8_XeAokZNHdsTbw https://www.tiktok.com/@michael.v.morgan 👍Thank you for supporting this podcast with a small monthly donation to help sustain future episodes. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/threads-of-enlighte/support https://donate.stripe.com/5kAaG4crsbefesM7ss https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kenprimus10 https://donate.stripe.com/5kAaG4crsbefesM7ss 🔵Shop at our store https://threads-of-enlightenment.myspreadshop.com/