Halfway Through 2020 - Check In on Your Goals!
We've reached July and that means we are officially halfway through 2020. This year has been a wild one to say the least, and it’s a safe bet that the goals you set in January have changed over the past several months.
Now is a great time to pause and take stock of what you’ve accomplished in the first half of this year. Go ahead and make a list of all that you’ve...
Developing Healthy Routines Post Sports
When you are playing sports, creating a healthy routine is pretty straightforward. You’ve got a practice and game schedule, and typically you have a workout schedule that fits in there too. Everything else falls into place around that.
But when you leave sports (or when sports are on pause) it can be harder to create a routine on your own that you can actually stick to....
Why Telling Your Story Matters
These days, content is king. And everyone seems to be putting more and more of it out there. So if you have something to say, how do you stand out among the millions of messages being sent out? The best way to cut through the noise is with a powerful story.
Storytelling is an important skill to have in your tool belt. It creates a memorable message and compels people to pay attention....
Effective Athlete Activism
Athlete activism has become a common buzzword in today’s highly volatile political environment. Especially as the country and the world rallies around Black Lives Matter and the important cause of racial justice, it’s time to better understand how to use your voice as an athlete to make a difference.
As an athlete you have a voice that people will listen to. People...
Join the Fight for Racial Justice
In addition to our statement of support, we wanted to provide further resources and opportunities for our community to further inform themselves and donate time and money to support the fight.
The Cut wrote a piece about different opportunities to join the fight. They share several ways to help like educating yourself and others, giving your time to go out and join a clean up, reaching out to...
TWN Stands in Solidarity with the Fight for Racial Justice.
As we enter a new month, we have seen uneasiness, pain and anger around the country over the senseless murder of George Floyd at the hand of Minneapolis police officers. We at Tackle What’s Next would like to send a statement of support and solidarity with those across the nation fighting for racial justice. TWN is at its core a community for athletes and executives to come together and...
Creating the Support System
When athletes retire or graduate and have to leave their sport, a lot changes. They lose their team, they lose their support system and they lose their routine. It can feel like their entire world has shifted. The dream they've worked so hard for their whole life is now over.
While education, networking, goal...
The Power of the Follow Up
We are all navigating this new entirely virtual business world. "In person" meetings are all on Zoom, Webex or Google Hangouts. Networking events are on the screens and in breakout rooms. While this can be overwhelming, one positive thing is apparent. You can meet and build relationships with a lot of people, all without leaving...
Finding Your Why
Right now, the majority of the world has entered a collective pause. While pauses are not ideal, they can be an opportunity to reflect on life and what may need to shift.
As an athlete, you probably haven't had a ton of time to sit back and think about life outside of your busy routine. Between all the responsibilities you are...
Spring Clean Your LinkedIn Profile
1. Refresh your experience.
Did you graduate? Change jobs or finish up an internship? Make sure your profile is up to date with all your experience thus far.
2. Add a cover photo.
Preferably a picture of you speaking or attending an event, getting interviewed or working in your area of interest/excellence. You can...
