For 43 years I have been asked for career advice by students looking for their first opportunity and by alumni looking for a change. I have recently tried to simplify the advice and condense it to a series of rules or suggestions. I offer these rules and suggestions for the Class of 2025 and beyond, as well as the universe of young professionals looking for their next opportunity — and even for a few old dogs looking to learn new tricks.

Some people know exactly what they want to do. Others have it narrowed down to a few options, and still others are totally in the dark. Thinking about a lifelong career is intimidating and possibly out of date. We live in a world that is rapidly changing, and a world economy that affects the job market and its prospects. Find what you are most passionate about and pursue that, no matter how likely or unlikely it might look. A person in their 20s should try things, experiment and even fail, but they should pursue their dream. While there might be a need to find a Plan B, exhaust Plan A before moving on.

Pursue the opportunity that makes YOU happy, and don’t get caught up in what others may think about your choice. In the sports industry, the number of hours we work can be overwhelming, but being happy is essential. As my........

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