Randy Horner
CHC Consulting
San Clemente, CA USA
"Making choices to fulfill someone’s else’s needs is what leads to having regrets—avoid that at all costs."
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Day In The Life
Skills &
Education
Here's the path I took:
High School
Fountain Valley High School
Bachelor's Degree
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Cal State Fullerton
Graduate Degree
MBA in Strategic Leadership
New England College
Here's the path I recommend for someone who wants to be a Chief of Staff:
Bachelor's Degree: Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Graduate Degree: MBA in Strategic Leadership
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Life & Career Milestones
I've taken a lot of twists and turns
1.
Changed my major numerous times until I found one that I was passionate about.
2.
Graduated college as a stepping stone to be competitive and meet the requirements of future goals.
3.
Enlisted in the Marine Corps and found a path to commissioning, in spite of the obstacles I faced.
4.
Stayed true to what I wanted to do and put my best effort in all that I attempted.
5.
Made the choice to stay in the military and serve my nation.
6.
Took on the responsibilities of a husband and raising some children in this crazy world.
7.
Retired from the Marines after 24 years of service, landing a new job in the private sector for the first time.
Defining Moments
How I responded to discouragement
THE NOISE
Messages from Friends:
You're crazy for joining the military after college.
How I responded:
People will criticize your choices because they lack empathy or don’t know you—so they are putting their needs ahead of yours. Ignore it. You know better what you want to do and what will make you happy. Making choices to fulfill someone’s else’s needs is what leads to having regrets—avoid that at all costs. At 47, I look at my friendships and experiences I built and had over the last 24 years as a United States Marine and that makes me happy—so who cares about noise!
Experiences and challenges that shaped me
I was not selected for Officer Candidate School. I needed to be more competitive for selection so I enlisted after college and within a year earned my selection to attend. I could have just found a new passion or career, but instead I found a path.