It is said that there are the 95 percent of people who live a certain way and that the other 5 are the exception; I choose the latter with an eternal mindset.

Outside Your Lane is a daily podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.

Music: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees (https://chillhop.lnk.to/winter2017ba).

Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter and a living in hospitality. Send a personalized invitation or message at https://www.linkedin.com/in/osicka.

After reading a throwback article by Tyler Dunne, who was at the time a writer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, on the aftermath of Craig Newsome's NFL career and difficult journey with physical pain, family and friends and the medical industry -- I thought it best to reference the post and encourage especially young people to demonstrate some calculated risk in their life.

Article: https://archive.jsonline.com/sports/packers/expacker-craig-newsome-fights-pain-addiction-qc63elg-162542106.html

Outside Your Lane is a daily podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.

Music: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees (https://chillhop.lnk.to/winter2017ba).

Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter and a living in hospitality. Send a personalized invitation or message at https://www.linkedin.com/in/osicka.

In the midst of busyness, don't forget to take time for the important things.

Outside Your Lane is a daily podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.

Music: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees (https://chillhop.lnk.to/winter2017ba).

Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter and a living in hospitality. Send a personalized invitation or message at https://www.linkedin.com/in/osicka.

If I can tell my children, "One step at a time," I can do the same.

Outside Your Lane is a daily podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.

Music: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees (https://chillhop.lnk.to/winter2017ba).

Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter and a living in hospitality. Send a personalized invitation or message at https://www.linkedin.com/in/osicka.

Sports and everything else has a shelf life, so we might as well enjoy what we can, but focus on what truly lasts.

Outside Your Lane is a daily podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.

Music: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees (https://chillhop.lnk.to/winter2017ba).

Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter and a living in hospitality. Send a personalized invitation or message at https://www.linkedin.com/in/osicka.

Some of the feature films that inspired me to be in the world of sports in my future.

Outside Your Lane is a daily podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.

Music: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees (https://chillhop.lnk.to/winter2017ba).

Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter and a living in hospitality. Send a personalized invitation or message at https://www.linkedin.com/in/osicka.

Since it is impossible to keep up with the race around the sports track across the world, you might as well stay 'in your lane'.

Outside Your Lane is a daily podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.

Music: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees (https://chillhop.lnk.to/winter2017ba).

Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter and a living in hospitality. Send a personalized invitation or message at https://www.linkedin.com/in/osicka.

It is possible to be inspired by the value somebody has and not actually worship them.

Outside Your Lane is a daily podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.

Music: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees (https://chillhop.lnk.to/winter2017ba).

Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter and a living in hospitality. Send a personalized invitation or message at https://www.linkedin.com/in/osicka.

Derek Lavelle, a graduate of Syracuse and producer for News 12 Bronx & Brooklyn, is featured as a podcaster and writer. Originally recorded January 31, 2024.

Writing at thePeachBasket: https://thepeachbasket.net/author/dereklavelle/ | Open Run Podcast: https://youtube.com/@openrunpodcast | Cover 2 Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2tRUPGcLQtGuR38ua1VWb2 | Email: [email protected]

Outside Your Lane is a daily podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.

3:52

Derek shares a story about an AAU showcase in the Bronx that confimed he would be better served to cover and not play sports due to the likes of his agemates in Nate Robinson, CJ Miles and Kemba Walker being at a whole other echelon.

8:41

Derek tells of his transition into studying at Syracuse in their media program, appreciation for Chris "Mad Dog" Russo and winning against his dad's buddies in sports debates.

21:20

Derek gives a first-hand look at when he turned down a sports reporter job for the local ABC affiliate after school and instead chose an associate producer role at iHeart Radio to ensure the long-form journalism path in radio.

23:17

Derek provides a conversation with media personality Seth Everett that changed his mentality for a radio/podcast host career and the leadership required.

33:53

Derek reflects on how conversations with media legends with Michael Wilbon and Bob Costas have confirmed for him the patience and long-term attitude needed to succeed.

Music: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees (https://chillhop.lnk.to/winter2017ba).

Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter and a living in hospitality. Send a personalized invitation or message at https://www.linkedin.com/in/osicka.

Finding an ability to succeed after things do not work out.

Outside Your Lane is a daily podcast on the ground-up climb of sports, available on Apple and Spotify.

Music: “Prayer” by Psalm/Trees (https://chillhop.lnk.to/winter2017ba).

Luke Borek Osicka is a sports management student with a background as a singer-songwriter and a living in hospitality. Send a personalized invitation or message at https://www.linkedin.com/in/osicka.