In this episode, Ron Eddings and Chris Cochran discuss the concept of "paying the piper" and its impact on their careers and personal lives. Paying the piper means facing the consequences of one's actions, whether they are good or bad. Chris shares his personal struggles and successes while working at Netflix, where he had to balance his career and family. Ron and Chris also discuss the importance of finding balance in one's life, understanding the consequences of one's actions, and recognizing the impact of one's legacy on both their family and the world.
 
Links:
Icarus’ Balloon: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/icarus-balloon-short-story-chris-cochran-chris-cochran
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Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Introduction
01:18 - What does it mean to ‘pay the piper’?
03:22 - Sacrifices and paying your dues
05:06 - Icarus’ Balloon
07:16 - Maintaining a balanced life
08:36 - Join our community!
09:40 - What is your legacy?
13:32 - Conflict = growth
15:27 - Learning to love the process
18:05 - The power of exploration
19:34 - Staying committed

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In this episode, Ron Eddings and Chris Cochran discuss the concept of "paying the piper" and its impact on their careers and personal lives. Paying the piper means facing the consequences of one's actions, whether they are good or bad. Chris shares h...

In this episode, Ron Eddings and Chris Cochran discuss the concept of "paying the piper" and its impact on their careers and personal lives. Paying the piper means facing the consequences of one's actions, whether they are good or bad. Chris shares his personal struggles and successes while working at Netflix, where he had to balance his career and family. Ron and Chris also discuss the importance of finding balance in one's life, understanding the consequences of one's actions, and recognizing the impact of one's legacy on both their family and the world.
 
Links:
Icarus’ Balloon: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/icarus-balloon-short-story-chris-cochran-chris-cochran
Join our creative mastermind and stand out as a cybersecurity professional: https://www.patreon.com/hackervalleystudio
Become a sponsor of the show to amplify your brand: https://hackervalley.com/work-with-us/
Love Hacker Valley Studio? Pick up some swag: https://store.hackervalley.com
Continue the conversation by joining our Discord: https://hackervalley.com/discord
 
Impactful Moments:
00:00 - Introduction
01:18 - What does it mean to ‘pay the piper’?
03:22 - Sacrifices and paying your dues
05:06 - Icarus’ Balloon
07:16 - Maintaining a balanced life
08:36 - Join our community!
09:40 - What is your legacy?
13:32 - Conflict = growth
15:27 - Learning to love the process
18:05 - The power of exploration
19:34 - Staying committed

Paying the Piper in Cybersecurity: Balancing Success and Personal Life

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We are Ron Eddings and Chris Cochran from the Hacker Valley Studio podcast. We explore the human condition to inspire peak performance in cybersecurity. Join us on our quest to find inspirational stories and knowledge to elevate ourselves and our communities.