Dear Mom and Dad, This is hard. No, not the program itself. While MSBA itself is hectic, overwhelming, and even draining at times, it’s the best possible version of intense that I can imagine. I literally feel myself inching closer and closer to success with each passing day, creating lasting relationships along the way. What’s hard is not being able …
Day 30: The Secrets of Wealth
I don’t remember every question I asked Lorne and Bailey during my MSBA interview, but I certainly recall asking, “Will MSBA 2017 go to Terminal 23?” When we stepped onto its hallowed grounds Monday night, it was as unforgettable as I expected. Terminal 23 is one of the many idiosyncrasies in Manhattan. It is a private gym built for the …
Day 29: All-Star Break
It’s hard to believe that MSBA 2017 is just over the halfway point, but what’s harder to believe is the amount of opportunities the program has given us so far. The first 29 days have each flown by because every single one is a chance for a new adventure, a chance to learn something from an industry all-star, or a …
Day 28: Midway Vibes
The Mid-Summer Gathering yesterday really made me reflect on the first four weeks of MSBA 2017. What a ride it has been. Working at my internship with Overtime, representing Overtime at AAU games throughout NYC, attending nightly programming, and hanging out with my fellow classmates has taught me to value my down time. One of my classmates’ Mentors, Jakob Gutierrez …
Day 27: New York Nice
It’s the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium, and every member of the grounds crew is at a dead sprint in efforts to pull the tarp across the field. A spectacle only second to witnessing Aaron Judge’s 30th home run, we watch as a sponsorship by Glad is revealed in the center of the giant plastic covering. The tarp now serves …