It’s Never Too Late to Pivot From N.F.L. Safety to Neurosurgeon When Myron Rolle was cut from the Pittsburgh Steelers, he fell into a funk until his mother reminded him of his two childhood dreams: Play football, then become a neurosurgeon. It was time for Plan B.
Why a Rhodes Scholar’s Ambition Led Her to a Job at Starbucks Jaz Brisack became a barista for the same reasons that talented young people have long chosen their career paths: a mix of idealism and ambition.