The Traveling Introvert

Career Conversations with Mike Lin

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Mike Lin began his career as a website designer in 1995. He was initially exposed to desktop publishing through his work designing concert posters as a college concert promoter. Lin preferred to work independently and utilize his introverted personality to think through projects alone. His introverted nature proved helpful in his tech career, allowing him to think deeply and work diligently.Topics Covered in the Podcast Episode:1. The Benefits of Exercising for Mental Health- Exercise as one of the best things to do for mental health, especially when depressed- Personal experience with Orange Theory Fitness studio in San Francisco- Founder of Orange Theory Fitness, Ellen Latham, agrees that exercise is helpful for mental health- Release of dopamine from exercise found to be more effective than past medication for depression2. Career in Technology- Early employee at LinkedIn- Details about work experience and roles held- Started a t-shirt company called Tshirtsmatter.com- LinkedIn profile and Linktree account