Michael Dirks: One Cold Email Took Him From Walmart Grocery Pickup to Blue Collar Robotics

Michael Dirks' life was almost derailed when he was only 12 years old. Drinking, gangs, fights. Then things started to change. The stars started to align. How did this near-felon wind up sending an email that secured him a role at a cutting-edge robotics company? Listen to find out what it looks like to consistently pursue excellence, bet on yourself, and take bold swings...even when your past is against you. Welcome to the Operator's Code. In This Episode: 0:00 Intro 0:26 Felony at 12 Years Old? 8:24 Transitioning From Gang Life 14:25 Mentors 18:03 Winning Friends and Influence 24:34 Robotics and Automating Delivery 39:19 Building A Code That Withstands The Coming Robotics and AI Revolution 48:27 Science Resources: Michael Dirks on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-a-dirks-235641289/ How To Win Friends And Influence People By Dale Carnegie: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671027034/ Blue Collar Robotics: https://bluecollarrobotics.ai/