What Breaking Bad Can Teach You About Purpose, Money, and Running A Successful Business
(That’s not drug-related)
The series finale of Breaking Bad aired on September 29, 2013. I’ve re-watched a few episodes but my husband has watched the series at least 3 times in the last 7 years.
Bryan Cranston’s character, Walter White, is possibly the worst role model you can have. He is egocentric, prideful, and well…a vindictive high school chemistry teacher turned drug lord. Despite being the ultimate antagonist, his character and the show still can teach you a few things about money, business, and living with purpose.
A career change can change your life
At the start of the series, Walter White celebrated his 50th birthday. He’s a high school chemistry teacher who could’ve been a millionaire. He co-founded Gray Matter in his college days with his best friend. He subsequently sold his shares to his partner for $5,000 and now the company is worth billions.
He also learns of his cancer diagnosis.
This drives him to produce meth and he’s good at it. Producing meth isn’t a recommended career change but it’s obvious that the trajectory of Walt’s life took a drastic turn when he decided to go down this path.
