Introduction

Host: Dr. Allen Lycka

Guest: Nathaniel A. Turner

Dr. Allen Lycka introduces Nathaniel A. Turner, a modern Renaissance man known for his work as a public intellectual, speaker, and author. Nate is celebrated for his engaging style and for sharing strategies to live life with joy and purpose. His notable books include Raising Supaman, Stop The Bus, It's a Jungle Out There, Journey Forward, and The Amazing World of STEM.

Nathaniel's Journey

Nathaniel Turner: Nate discusses the pivotal moments that shaped his life, highlighting his journey from a significant conversation with his 16-year-old son to his current endeavors. He emphasizes the transformative impact of his son's encouragement to pursue more in life.

Parenting and Professional Soccer

Nathaniel Turner: Nate recounts his son’s decision to leave high school early to pursue professional soccer in Brazil. He shares the emotional experience of supporting his son's dreams and the challenges they faced, including his son's severe concussion and its aftermath.

Transition to Engineering and Humanitarian Goals

Nathaniel Turner: Following his concussion, Nate’s son shifted his focus to becoming an engineer with a mission to use technology to address issues faced by underserved communities. Nate describes the inspiration his son drew from the extreme poverty observed in Brazilian favelas.

Writing and Its Evolution

Nathaniel Turner: Nate reflects on his journey as a writer, which began with writing letters to his son. Despite initial discouragement in school, he rediscovered his love for writing through this personal endeavor and has since published several impactful books.

Preparing Students for Elite Universities

Nathaniel Turner: Nate elaborates on his process of "backward design" to prepare students for elite universities without relying on affirmative action. He emphasizes the importance of early preparation and aligning educational goals with the specific requirements of prestigious institutions.

Personal Philosophy and Daily Practices

Nathaniel Turner: Nate shares his daily routine, which includes starting the day in quiet reflection, writing about the life he aspires to live, and consistently working towards it. He discusses the significance of living each day as if it were the last and the importance of continuous personal growth.

Advice for Living a Fantastic Life

Nathaniel Turner: Nate advises listeners to act on their deepest desires without delay and to prioritize actions that contribute to a fulfilling life. He stresses the importance of not postponing meaningful activities and pursuing one's passions immediately.

BIO:

Nathaniel A. Turner is a breath of fresh air. As one of the most entertaining and captivating Renaissance people of our day, he's sought after by organizations and individuals worldwide to share the tools, techniques, and strategies to live life in the present with joy on purpose. The Humanitarian Propulsion Engineer, Public Intellectual, TED Speaker, and author's work includes the books Raising Supaman, Stop the Bus, It's A Jungle Out There, Journey Forward, and The Amazing World of STEM. Nate shares an audio version of his unique style of envisioning and manifesting the best version of himself across numerous social media platforms.

Social Media:

• Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RaisingSupaman https://www.facebook.com/HumanityPropulsionEngineer/
• Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nateaturner/
• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathanielaturner/
• Twitter - https://twitter.com/NateATurner
• YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@NathanielA.Turner https://www.youtube.com/@Raisingsupaman