Five Lessons Learned from Dick Clark's Rockin' Career

As news broke about Dick Clark’s passing, it was distinctly clear the man certainly left his mark within television. While the obituary illuminated his countless accomplishments, several items immediately stood out as tips we can learn from the late legend’s incredible career.

1. You gotta start somewhere. According to the obituary published by USA Today, the TV icon began his career in the mailroom at WRUN-AM when he was a teenager. Yes, the mailroom. Needless to say, he worked his way up throughout the decades.

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