Is it what they say on the surface? Or what’s behind the surface How they say it, the way the say it, where they say it? “Just say what you mean” Sometimes they don’t even know what they mean, want, or think People speak off a whim, with few of them taking the time to … Continue reading 1424. What are people really trying to say ?
1423. Navigating Union Life: My First 11 Days
It’s been 11 work days into this whole union journey, almost 100 hours, and here are some findings: The pay (starting out) sucks – this isn’t a surprise but it hurts a little seeing the amount of paycheck get deposited in the bank account considering a 40 hour week. Something I’m not used too, and … Continue reading 1423. Navigating Union Life: My First 11 Days
1422. The Distraction Economy: What We’re Really Losing When We Scroll
Let's talk about what's really happening to your life, one scroll at a time. You're not reading this blog post - you're scanning it. Your brain is already itching to check notifications. That itch? It's not your fault. But what you do about it is. The Most Expensive Thing You Own Your attention isn't just … Continue reading 1422. The Distraction Economy: What We’re Really Losing When We Scroll
1421. Finding Flow
With time comes flow, how we do things, our routines Sometimes the routines lift us up, other times they drag us down but everyone has a routine that they do and when we want to change something in our life, we got to change the routine We all have the same amount of hours per … Continue reading 1421. Finding Flow
1420. Finding The Flow (And Almost Finding The Floor)
Today's Wins Workout schedule pulled a switcheroo and it's feeling smoother than a polished conduit. Morning strength, evening miles Starting to move on site like I actually belong here. Timing's clicking like a well-wired switch. The "That Was Close" Chronicles Nearly had an unscheduled meeting with the living room floor post-work. Maybe the food situation … Continue reading 1420. Finding The Flow (And Almost Finding The Floor)
1419. Wire Thieves and Food Choices
Today's Wins Tools feeling like extensions of my hands now. Less fumbling, more flowing – like a conductor with a very practical orchestra. Getting that rhythm that makes me feel like I know what I am doing The "Well, That Happened" Files Some midnight shoppers helped themselves to our wire stash. Foreman's "lock it or … Continue reading 1419. Wire Thieves and Food Choices
1418. New Boots, Who Dis?
Today's Wins Breaking in these new boots like a dream. Buffer time in the AM is king. No more racing the clock like it's the Indy 500. Liver's sending thank you notes for skipping post-work bar sessions. Bank account's pretty stoked too. found some good podcasts to help w the time going by The "Meh" … Continue reading 1418. New Boots, Who Dis?
1417. When Reality Hits Your Wallet
The Good Stuff Had the money talk with the crew – nothing builds brotherhood like commiserating about thin wallets. Playing electrical detective in finished rooms, tying up loose ends like a pro. Every outlet tells a story. Starting to vibe with the crew. Thorogood boots came in, these things are already worth it and I've … Continue reading 1417. When Reality Hits Your Wallet
1416. When It All Starts Coming Together
The Victory Lap Morning flow's become smoother than a freshly pulled wire. Starting to feel like a proper apprentice, not just someone playing dress-up in work boots. Subbing out a moderate lunch with fruit makes me feel sharper than a fresh set of wire strippers. Finally cracked the code on presence – Those 5-minute cleanup … Continue reading 1416. When It All Starts Coming Together
1415. A Letter to the Struggling: The Hidden Truth About Your Potential
Hey there, Let's cut through the BS. Right now, you're probably feeling stuck. Like you're watching everyone else sprint ahead while you're trudging through mud. I get it. But here's the thing – that feeling isn't reality. It's just the story you're telling yourself. The Tale of Two Mindsets There are two ways to view … Continue reading 1415. A Letter to the Struggling: The Hidden Truth About Your Potential
Joe DiAndrea 