Chief Medical Officer, Duke Raleigh Hospital
Dr. Ted Boyse
He waited eight years after being rejected for his dream job—and got it at 50. His advice to college students is disarmingly practical.
The Long Game
Careers aren't built overnight.
I'm Molly Acton. I'm in college, and I want to understand how people build their own version of success over time. So I'm learning from those who've already played the long game.
What This Show Is About
- What they thought they'd do after college
- Where they misunderstood things early
- What turned out to matter more than expected
- What to stop worrying about
"If you were sitting across from your younger self, what would you tell them to stop worrying about—and what should they take more seriously?"
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Managing Partner, HM Partners
Gregg Sandreuter
From painting houses in Connecticut to developing commercial real estate across the Triangle, Gregg's career proves that most paths worth taking are bumpy ones—and that the best next step is often just a conversation.
Dentist & Owner, Cary Family Dental
Dr. Allan Acton
He's spent decades helping patients restore their smiles—and along the way, learned that the long game in dentistry is really about trust, patience, and showing up every day.