I’m Derrick Fidelman and This Is How I Work
Location: Duluth, MN
Current Gig: LSBE Student at University of Minnesota — Duluth
One word that describes how you work: Competitive

What apps/software/tools can’t you live without? Why?
Twitter, Snapchat, Apple Music, Fantasy Football, Microsoft Office. All of these apps contribute to my every day life. Most of them are simply for socializing purposes. The others help me with studying and getting through college.
What’s your best time-saving shortcut/life hack?
I like to keep notes of all of my important upcoming tasks or assignments on my phone. This is very useful because I have all of it wherever I go.
What everyday thing are you better at than everyone else? What’s your secret?
I would say that I am very organized. I enjoy having a lot of structure to my day to ensure that I stay on time and get things done so that I can plan things easily.
What do you listen to while you work?
I enjoy listening to several different genres of music. However, if I had to narrow it down, I mainly listen to classic rock and metal. This helps me get pumped up while I’m working
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
The best advice I’ve ever received was to keep pushing to be the best. This is something that has motivated me for a long time. There will always be someone who can do things better, but I know I should use that to make sure I don’t fall too far behind.
Where do you find inspiration and new ideas?
I usually find my inspiration and new ideas from my role models and business leaders/corporations. I think that looking to those who you look up to can help motivate good thinking.
What’s your favorite quote?
“If you don’t play to win, don’t play at all.” — Tom Brady
