Mac Prichard's Interview

1: Please explain more what you do.

I run. Mac’s List is an online community that helps people find work that matters.

2: What is your biggest life lesson?

The importance of service to others. When you give to others without expectation you help make the world better and you get so much in return.

3: What is your biggest achievement?

Connecting others to help change happen.

4: What is currently the most challenging part of running your business?

Finding and keeping great people.

5: What was the biggest hurdle you had to overcome to get where you are now?

Learning the skills I needed to succeed.

6: What is your favorite book?

In Patagonia by Bruce Chatwin.

7: If you could have anyone educate you who would it be?

FDR on politics.

8: What is your deepest regret?

No getting started sooner.

9: What is your favorite podcast?

So many to choose from. I enjoyed shows about careers, music and history.

10: How people can get in contact with you?

Visit Mac's List
Macslist.org

Listen to the Find Your Dream Job podcast
macslist.org/podcasts

Get a free chapter of Land Your Dream Job Anywhere
macslist.org/wisdom

11: What is your YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts?

YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHaPhx-Ygg_qY8vZB27ED2g

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/macslist

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/macs_list/

Twitter
https://twitter.com/Macs_List

12: Who inspires you on social media and why?

The people who post fun and useful content consistently. They think about their readers and show up.

13: What is your favorite tech tool that you use in the your business?

Google docs.

14: How would you help people with disabilities?

Start by asking them what they need and listen.

15: What is the hardest part of your job that you have to face everyday?

Staying focused on our big goals.

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