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Challenges and Skills

Lesson of the Day: Challenges become fun when we increase our skills enough. Key Points: 1.) Learning About Flow 2.) Examples

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Embrace The Crazy

Lesson of the Day: Accept that nothing will be easy. Challenges will always present themselves. We expect too much emotional energy over challenges. It is easier just to do what you need to do to overcome the challenge.  Key Points: 1.) 8 Alarm Fire 2.) Oh Shit, I’m Sick 3.) “Honey, We Got Water”

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False Safety Nets

Lesson of the Day: We want black and white solutions to life in a grey world. Take a proactive approach to your life to win.  Key Points: 1.) Assigning a RIT Team prevents LODD 2.) Covering your face with your shirt prevents CoVID19

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Ignorance Is Bliss

Lesson of the Day: History repeats itself if we choose not to learn from it. Key Points: 1.) Can’t fix an issue you don’t know about 2.) Experiences shape our perspective 3.) The TV series “The Hunters”

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Pull The Bundle

Lesson of the Day: I’ve never had a fire go perfectly. I have learned something from each one. Learn from your mistakes and grow. Do not beat yourself up. Nobody has it all figured out.  Key Points: 1.) It was just a kitchen fire.  2.) Beating Yourself Up 3.) Being Outside

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The Best Job in the World

A recording of my presentation for the 2020 Orlando Fire Conference.

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OFC 2020 Recap

Lesson of the Day: We tend to do things the easiest way possible. To get more effort, create an environment where more effort is needed.  Key Points: 1.) 5 – 10 – 20 Presentation 2.) Podcast Feedback 3.) Big Takeaway

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The Right Experience Matters

Lesson of the Day: The more experience we gain, the harder it is to change our viewpoint. Key Points: 1.) Forklift Fun 2.) “You call what we have a training facility?” 3.) Treat People Like People

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Stepping Forward

Lesson of the Day: The more you challenge yourself, the more fun you’ll have. Key Points: 1.) Playing Games on Easy 2.) Learning New Things 3.) Step Up Your Game

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Why Aren’t The Chiefs Here?

Lesson of the Day: If it makes you happy, it’s healthy! Key Points: 1.) Developing and Delivering Training with Jim 2.) My Visit to a New Restaurant 3.) Importance of a Story

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