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Next Mission

Lesson of the Day: Purposeful work is what we crave and will lead us to happiness. Key Points: 1.) TV Show: Shooter 2.) Wild At Heart Book 3.) What’s Your Mission?

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Fishing for Complaints

Lesson of the Day: Our perspective is EVERYTHING. It determines how we react emotionally to what happens to us. Be cautious to those you surround yourself with and what information you consume.    Key Points: 1.) Lesson from VES Drill 2.) Slow House Woes 3.) An Influential Culture

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Knowing Is Not Doing

Lesson of the Day: “Avoid fights if you can, cause there is always a friend.” – BJJ Class Key Points: 1.) Captain Cooks 2.) Crew Lead Training 3.) The Unexpected Twists

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Where’s The Fire?

Lesson of the Day: When issues arise, the leader must look at themselves first to see what caused the issue.  Key Points: 1.) Daily Training: Drags 2.) OODA Loop 3.) Hidden Fire

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We Crave Purpose and Accomplishments

Lesson of the Day: Give purpose by presenting challenges that lead to satisfying accomplishments. This is life over and over again.  Key Points: 1.) Don’t Wait To Be Told 2.) Take The Initiative To Reach Your Goal 3.) Saturday Training 4.) Ultimate Training Plan

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First Day Back

Lesson of the Day: We hate having to remind people but how often do we need reminding? It’s like there is only so much room in our heads and this reveals our priorities.  Key Points: 1.) No Rescue – No Problem 2.) So Many Moving Parts 3.) Who Made The “List”?

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Control VS Influence

Lesson of the Day: Memos and SOP’s do not change the culture of a department. Influence, building relationships and training does.    Key Points: 1.) Pull over, I am going to puke! 2.) Highrise Ops 3.) Firehouse Visit

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Tick Tock

Lesson of the Day: Our level of effort is in direct relationship with our level of satisfaction.  More Effort = More Satisfcation Little Effort = Little Satisfaction Why do families grow strong? EFFORT   Key Points: 1.) Hose With Recruits 2.) Tiller Time 3.) What is your time worth?

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