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One of our interns last year asked me a good question: what bad habit did you overcome that helped you most professionally? Frankly, it was hard to choose! Learning from mistakes has become somewhat of a specialty. But the first bad habit that came to mind was this: Worrying. Usually starting around 2am. I do that much less now. In fact, hardly ever. Thankfully, someone a while back enlightened me to the phrase “worrying makes you suffer twice” – and that clicked. Work hard, sure. Do your best, of course. Seek help when needed, absolutely! But if you’ve done all that, worrying isn’t going to get you extra credit. Especially in the middle of the night. There’s more than enough to puzzle out during daylight hours, so give yourself some grace and save 2am for sleep. As we welcome this year's summer interns, I want to be prepared with some other good answers. What bad habit have you dropped over the years? Leave me a comment 👇

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I love this! Jack Rutstein, one of our senior Management Fellows, was featured in The Wall Street Journal. In the immortal words of Calvin Coolidge (one of my favorite presidents): “Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On!' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” ― Calvin Coolidge Jack Rutstein embodies this characteristic. Such grit and determination are the lifeblood of success and the central focus of our business program at DePauw University, e.g., Jon Phillips will touch on this topic this Thursday in our capstone course - see you there, Jack! Resiliency is all too rare. Too few accept the challenge of forging their own path. Jack, I am proud of you and your resiliency. I can't wait to see you blaze your path. #depauw #resilience #persistence

How you get sports experience by your 2nd year of college... Join your college’s sports business club If they don’t have one, then start one! Participate tons your 1st year, ✔ ask questions ✔ bring friends ✔ have fun! Volunteer for a leadership role your 2nd year 📈 Grow the club Get a table at a popular building on campus and hand out flyers. Network by inviting guest speakers. 🎯 Aim high! I’ve never had someone turn down an invitation to speak to my sports business club. (I have had people not reply, but that's different 😉). 👊 You’re only a sophomore! AND... Now you've got ✔ industry experience ✔ leadership experience ✔ you’re growing your network, and ✔ you’re learning what you like and don’t like to do 🤝 Time to apply for internships Tag someone who needs to see this

1️⃣ “Best time to get a job in college sports?” 👉 the off-season 👈 Because the athletic department staff have more time to meet with you. 2️⃣ “How do I get a job in the athletic department?” 👉 walk in 👈 Google your colleges’ athletic department staff directory. Find a person and niche you want to work for. Talk to them. Followup! 3️⃣ “What if they don’t offer me a job?” 👉 volunteer 👈 Show them you want the job = putting in time and effort. By showing (not telling), you’re on your way to an internship offer! How’d you get your job in college sports?

💡 💡 Did you know that if you have an unpaid, off-campus internship with a nonprofit or startup business, you can apply for internship wage assistance? Learn more by following these instructions: SC Connect > Career Development > Internship Wage Assistance. ⏰ The deadline for applying for fall assistance is 8/15 ⏰ Check out Madeline's experience with one of Iowa's largest nonprofit agencies!

And that’s a wrap on my summer internship program at the Orange Bowl Committee as a Partnerships and Marketing Intern.🍊🍊 What an eye opening journey it has been filled with growth, learning, and meaningful experiences. Through this internship, I've gained invaluable skills: Strategic Partnerships: I've learned to foster win-win collaborations from initial outreach to complete activations, and build strong partnerships that drive mutual success. Working with over 30 different sponsors throughout the summer. Community Outreach: Learning about the importance of supporting the community and giving back has been super fulfilling! From Park of the week programs to Orange Bowls Leadership Programs. Effective Communication: Crafting compelling campaigns and delivering messages that resonate have become second nature. Thanks to this internship, I can now create content that not only captivates but also converts. Networking: Connecting with professionals in the field has been invaluable. The mentorship and guidance I've received have accelerated my growth and expanded my professional circle. Here's to the next chapter of applying these skills and expanding my horizons! #womeninsports #sponsorshipmarketing #partnerships

Absolutely one of the best experiences of my life!! Check out this blog post to learn more!