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Have the Courage

Lesson of the Day: The ONE thing that would make the biggest impact is for all company officers to have the courage to lead.  Key Points: 1.) Talk about assholes 2.) Unpolished courage 3.) The missing ingredient

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It’s All About The Bias

Lesson of the Day: Measure what matters. Key Points: 1.) It worked for me 2.) Engineer to Fire Chief

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Step By Step

Lesson of the Day: Progress takes time. Don’t aim for perfection. Focus on improving.  Key Points: 1.) The probies are signing up 2.) Do a little bit at a time

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He Was Excited To Train

Lesson of the Day: There is only one way to get better at something. You have to continually do it. The more you do it, the better you’ll get. Key Points: 1.) Working on the truck 2.) My Probie’s Goal

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Displaying Strong Leadership

Lesson of the Day: Work Harder Key Points: 1.) Instead of Bitching, Just Fix It 2.) Get Worked Up or Just Fix It 3.) Questioning Is Not Complaining

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Some Time Off

Lesson of the Day: Our perspective shapes our reality.  Key Points: 1.) Anniversary Tacos 2.) Getting called a hypocrite 3.) Looking for the lesson

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Soul Medicine

Lesson of the Day: Staying cooped up is a recipe for disaster. Explore your first due area. Get out and be social on your days off. It’s “soul medicine”. Key Points: 1.) The text and the phone call 2.) My unexpected breakdown 3.) Our visit

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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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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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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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