Taking Chances and Embracing Change

Harrison Pizzi shares his unique career journey, from pursuing an engineering degree to finding his passion in agribusiness management. He talks about the challenges of finding job opportunities in the farming industry and the decision to move to Wyoming for a job in indoor vertical farming. Harrison emphasizes the importance of taking chances and not being afraid of change, as nothing has to be permanent. He also discusses the support of his girlfriend (now wife) in making the move and the unexpected layoff that led to a job opportunity in San Francisco. Harrison discusses his decision to move to San Francisco and the importance of taking calculated risks. He emphasizes the need to weigh options and do research before making a decision. Harrison also talks about the value of stability and having a support system when making big life changes. He highlights the significance of maintaining friendships and how they can endure even when physical distance separates people. The conversation concludes with the idea that nothing has to be permanent and it's okay to not know where you'll end up.


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Chapters


00:00 Introduction and Background
01:08 Chasing a Career in a Different Field
03:18 Exploring Agribusiness Management
05:30 The Challenge of Finding Job Opportunities
09:00 Moving to Wyoming for Indoor Vertical Farming
13:22 Taking Chances and Embracing Change
15:16 Convincing a Partner to Move with You
18:08 Living in Wyoming and Unexpected Layoffs
19:21 Figuring Out the Next Steps
21:41 Considering Options and Making a Decision
22:06 Deciding to Move to San Francisco
23:41 Taking Calculated Risks
26:05 The Importance of Stability and Support
30:11 Maintaining Friendships Across Distance
39:59 Embracing the Unknown and Embracing Change