I became a regular at my local casino when I was unemployed. I networked directly with people in power and landed my next gig.

• 08/20/2024, 9:49 AM
• businessinsider.com

Courtesy of Adam Sheinman

During the pandemic, I made two major life changes: I moved from New York to Denver and pivoted a career in sales to sportswriting. Although people often leave the city for the mountains, my career change was a little more unusual.