The American Heritage Pivot: Choosing Passion Over Engineering
After a semester at BYU as an engineering major, Lynn realized the field felt like 'drudgery.' He was inspired by an American Heritage class that connected history, economics, and political science. This academic awakening led him to abandon his original plan and pursue a career in social studies education, driven by a newfound pride in American systems and a desire to share that with students.
Life Lesson
It is better to change course early when you realize your heart isn't in your work, regardless of the effort already invested.
"We live in a really self-indulgent world where consumerism is so big and we live in that world where all this stuff and things are important and being able to be self-reliant in that self-indulgent world requires some growth."
— Lynn Meek
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