From College Dropout to NASA EngineerFrom College Dropout to NASA Engineer
Stories of Recovery | Alcoholism, Addiction & 12 Step Spirituality
From College Dropout To NASA Engineer Brian’s alcoholism in college led him to drop out. However, when he got into recovery, he went on to help build the software for the Curiosity Rover, which took photos of the surface of Mars. In addition,
40:40•4 May 2021
From Rock Bottom to Rocket Science: Brian's Journey of Recovery
“I can find a lot of them out there that I've spent much more time with than you. And- and that was kind of the first glimmer that I had- of like- I can be honest, and they're not.”
Brian's life took a dramatic turn from the depths of college alcoholism to the heights of working on NASA's Curiosity Rover. Dropping out of college due to his addiction, Brian found himself at a crossroads. His journey to sobriety began at MARR Addiction Treatment Centers, where he confronted his struggles head-on. Brian's story is a raw and honest account of hitting rock bottom and clawing his way back up.
Through the support of his higher power and the recovery community, he embraced humility and made amends with those he had wronged. His newfound clarity and determination led him to contribute to groundbreaking projects like the Curiosity Rover, which captured stunning images of Mars, and deep-sea equipment for the Navy. Brian's transformation is a powerful reminder that recovery can lead to incredible personal growth and professional success.
Tune in to hear how he turned his life around and achieved what once seemed impossible.
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