Although he had been a gamer since he was a kid, Arda Ocal didn't know anything about League of Legends; he hadn't played a single minute in his entire life. However, when ESPN officials asked him if he would like to host their Digital Desk for League of Legends, he didn't flinch. He said yes right away; he knew he'd had time to get ready for it. 

Arda Ocal is a Host and anchor at ESPN and an Adjunct Professor of the Department of Mass Communication Master’s Degree Program in Sports Broadcasting from Iona College. 

In this episode, we delve into Arda's journey of becoming a host and anchor for ESPN and what kind of mindset helped him land his dream job. We explore different aspects of esports, its evolution through time, the possible inclusion of competitive gaming in the Olympics, and discuss who would benefit more from that. Arda also shared how he felt the first time he hosted for ESPN, how fulfilling it felt, and the firm sensation of starting a new chapter of his life. We also talk about the importance of volunteering and the right way to do it, beat the fear of failure, and much more.

Resources:

Visit Arda's website: https://www.ardaocal.me/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ardaocaltv/

or connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arda-ocal-34a97a12a/

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