ERP128 - Critical Thinking, Career Change, and Identity

ERP128 - Critical Thinking, Career Change, and Identity

From Evolved Radio by Todd Kane

December 22, 2025 · 38 min

About this episode

Adam Dickinson shares his journey from the FBI to entrepreneurship, discussing critical thinking and identity.

Today, my guest is Adam Dickinson , whose journey took him from planning a career in medicine, to becoming a Mandarin-speaking intelligence analyst with the FBI for 15 years, covering everything from cyber issues to counterintelligence and even terrorism. In this episode, we dig into what led Adam to the FBI, the unexpected turns in his career, and how pivotal moments—both personal and professional—prompted deeper reflection on identity, growth, and purpose. We discuss how he's translated those experiences into his new chapter as a business owner, and talk about the importance of intuition, critical thinking, and balancing logic with your gut in decision-making. Whether you're grappling with change, rethinking your direction in business, or fascinated by journeys from federal service to entrepreneurship, there's something here for you. So, let's jump right in! -- This episode is brought to you by Opsleader Pro . A place for MSP owners and managers to get the systems and tools they need to build a stable and growing MSP. Part group coaching, part peer group, everything you need to run a successful MSP.

People in this episode

Host: Todd Kane

Guest: Adam Dickinson

Topics covered

  • career change
  • critical thinking
  • identity
  • entrepreneurship
  • decision-making

Keywords

  • career change
  • FBI
  • entrepreneurship
  • critical thinking
  • identity
  • decision-making
  • intelligence analyst

Sponsors

Opsleader Pro

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FBI

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