Lessons Learned at the Linx
Lessons Learned at the Linx
The X-Factor
In line with Patrick’s ,Peoplelinx’s co-founder, philosophy of over delivering, the X-factor was incorporated in everything I did and tried to do. I have always believed you shouldn’t do something unless you can give your all. Little things can have a huge effect, from a firm handshake to a high res logo.
Personal Growth comes from Stepping Outside your Comfort Zone
My goal from the start of the internship was to be pulled out of my comfort zone. Projects varying in every functional department and problem solving scenarios expanded my mindset and tested my logic. In every instance, I did all that I could and relied on guidance in unfamiliar territory. There are multiple lessons to be learned here but they all relate to the same idea of personal growth and I don’t think I even recognize how far I’ve come since day one.
Gotta Have Passion
There was never a dull moment throughout my internship at PeopleLinx. Every day there was lots of work to be done in combination with a steady supply of pressure to keep you alert. And after burning the candle at every end possible, I don’t think I would have made it through if it wasn’t for the determination derived from my passion towards the learning experience. Everything that came across my desk was exciting and educational, if it was on my desk than I knew it had a purpose and fulfilling that purpose is what kept me going.
Work Hard, Play Harder
In the words of Wiz Khalifa, “Work Hard, Play Hard” (With regards to Patrick), my LinkedIn summary has always said, “The day I can’t come into work with a smile on my face is the day I shouldn’t be working there.” PeopleLinx was the perfect work/play combination; an abundance of positivity made the loads of work feel much more manageable.
Ask Questions
Lesson #1 from the top of the chain was to keep asking questions. If it interested, energized, and/or confused me, you bet I had at least one question to ask. I’ve heard Nathan say “You don’t know what you don’t know” and in the past I’ve always said “If you don’t know something you need to know, I can guarantee you’re going to learn really quickly what it is.” Well by asking questions I avoided learning the “hard way” and if someone asked me what I’d do differently if I could do the internship again, I’d probably ask more questions.