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This is the 3rd and final guest post in my series for Chandlee Bryan’s Emerging Professional site. Here I discuss some finals lessons I’ve learned from sports and how I relate them to the job search. Best of thank to everyone!



I was born bleeding Cubbie blue. Cheering on the Yankees or Dodgers was never an option. It was embedded in me likeMegO2 DNA. I had brown hair, green eyes and I was a Cubs fan. At a young age the charm and personality of the Cubs got me and… Continue

This is the 2nd part to my sports/career guest post on @Chandlee's website, The Emerging Professional. Enjoy!



Baseball is one of the most superstitious games in the world. Players may say you make your own luck, but watch that same player as he makes an effort not to step on the foul line. Between eating fried chicken before every game, taking batting practice in multiples of 3 or wearing the same warm-up… Continue

I've been on Twitter for about 6 months now, but goodness does it seem like longer. At first I was cynical about it as many are when they first begin. But I gave it a chance. I researched it, explored, got to know people and before I knew it I was a Twitterholic. I've learned a lot over my 6 months on Twitter and gained even more. Probably the most valuable thing I've gained from Twitter are the connections. The people I've met. The relationships I've made. One of the connections I've… Continue

I love baseball. I love the sights. I love the smells. I love the power it has to impact people's lives and bring people together. I love that I can be having a horrible day, but as soon as I enter the ballpark my mood is suddenly changed. Baseball is America's pastime and has been there through the ups and downs of our country. I've always enjoyed baseball, because it was genuine. The players loved the game. They went out there day in and day out, because baseball was their… Continue

Tonight I once again made the commute into the city from Naperville like I've done many times before. Depending on the time of day the BNSF is either a quick 40 minute ride or the dreaded hour and 15 minutes. Most people, including myself, despise a 75 minute train ride, however, from time to time there are nights where maybe that extra time provides you with a much needed break. That extra time gives you the opportunity to disconnect from the world, enjoy the silence, and for once, hear… Continue