Episode 24: Norman Miller - From Amish to College

Show Description:

Norman Miller is a Human Movement & Health Science Education Major at Butler University and Manager for the Butler University Men's Basketball Team.

Growing up as a member of the Amish, Norman faced one of the more pivotal decisions in his life after 8th grade: whether to continue his educational journey or dedicate the rest of his life to the Amish Culture.

After making the courageous decision to seek more knowledge, Norman reflects on what this experience taught him, and he gives advice to you for the next time you need to bet on yourself.

You can also find his story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHRodjlGMmQ&t=1s

Show Notes:

2:30-10:15: Norman talks about his background, and discusses his life as a member of the Amish.
10:15-17:30: We get into the topic of "Rumspringa," and Norman talks about one of the more difficult decisions in his life: deciding on whether to further his educational opportunities or return to the Amish way of life.
17:30-22:15: Norman discusses what it meant to him to return to high school, and how he developed into a better person because of it.
22:15-35:15: Norman reflects on the important lessons he took away from his decision to seek more knowledge. He discusses blazing your own path, and the right mindset to take when speaking it into existence to those around you. Also, he reflects on the life impact that the Amish principles has on him in his everyday life.
35:15-41:00: We discuss life with and without social media, and the right way to approach consuming data in today's technological landscape.
41:00-51:15: Norman talks about his involvement at Butler University, and he goes into detail about his passion for basketball and strength/conditioning.
51:15: Norman's final advice for you