Hi, I’m Ryan.

I help people find and do work they enjoy.

I’m a partner at Sprintwell. Previously a product manager at LinkedIn, director of product at Degreed. I have an MBA from Brigham Young University.

Through my experiences working at these remarkable companies, I’ve seen first-hand that most satisfying things don’t come from making lots of money or having a cool job title.

Other, less glamorous parts of life, tend to bring lasting satisfaction — spending time with family, building new skills, sharing your story, complimenting someone else, making something dull into a game, or trying something new.

I believe much of real success comes down to living a life true to yourself.

My family and faith are the most important elements of my life. My wife and I met in 9th grade orchestra and it’s been a love story ever since. We homeschool our 5 kids and write about family, marriage, and parenting at Deliberate Family.

I believe that everyone can enjoy what they do (even in jobs that don’t seem glamorous).

How you think about your work has direct impact on how you feel and what you produce, and what approach you take in your work matters. The mindset you bring to your work can make work miserable or make the work fun. The tactics you approach your work with can make a massive difference in results.

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