#139: Mr. Rich: An Architect's Journey from the 2008 Recession to Working in Afghanistan

In 2008, after the recession hit, Rich Walton found himself agreeing to go to work in Afghanistan as a civilian contractor. What Rich Walton did not realize, is that he would be living in a war zone with no base, no experience, and no clue how to navigate the tribal society.

"I always kid people that I talked to about it. I said, it's a recession when your neighbor's out of work, it's a depression when you're out of work."

Rich Walton's story perfectly marries together intrigue, suspense, and humor. Remain on the edge of your seat as Rich discusses:

1. What was it like for Rich Walton to work as a civilian contractor in Afghanistan during wartime.

2. What was the mission that Rich Walton was there to do.

3. What was the biggest challenge that Rich Walton faced while working in Afghanistan.

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