Leave the hose unraveled? Dishes in the sink? Don’t spend time with your pet? Letting mail pile up? Not emptying the lint out the dryer? Not replacing the water filter? Letting food expire? Not cleaning your house? These all seem like small menial things, who cares about a hose? But if you cut corners there, … Continue reading 1437. How you do anything is how you do everything
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1436. Different ways to say different things
Don’t fucking do that Hey could you please not do that again? Go get that and bring it here Could you please pass me that? Cut the shit Do you think you could try and be on your best behavior? We are out in public There’s different ways to say different things, it’s not about … Continue reading 1436. Different ways to say different things
1433. Knocked down 7
It’s not about not getting knocked down It’s about getting knocked down and then getting back up No matter how hard you get hit No matter how hard you fall. You can always get back up, staying in the fight. It’s not always easy, But it’s always worth it. Keep playing the game of life, … Continue reading 1433. Knocked down 7
1432. Pocket watching
How do you lead your team? Micromanaging may feel good in the moment, but it causes resentment amongst the team People don’t like to be told what to do. Give them a job, and let them get it done You don’t need to stay there and pocket watch. Pocket watching to make sure it’s done … Continue reading 1432. Pocket watching
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
1414. The Great Bathroom Chronicles Day 5 of 1,800: Electrical Apprenticeship
Today's story is about timing, toilets, and the truth about trade work that nobody talks about on career day. The Smooth Operator Moments Finally cracked the cleanup code: 5-minute warning before breaks/lunch, 10 minutes before final bell. Like a NASCAR pit crew, but with wire strippers. Found my flow with receptacles: strip all wires and … Continue reading 1414. The Great Bathroom Chronicles Day 5 of 1,800: Electrical Apprenticeship
1413. finding my flow
Victory Laps Morning routine is now smoother than a freshly pulled wire. Starting to feel less like a deer in headlights and more like… well, a slightly more coordinated deer. Outlets? We're practically best friends now. Me and these boxes are developing a real understanding. Finally brought headphones – 4 hours of podcasts later, and … Continue reading 1413. finding my flow
1408. The Art of Productive Disruption: Embracing Schedule Chaos
Nobody tells you this, but the most significant changes in your life often start with your calendar getting turned inside out, then flipped upside down. You know that feeling when you're standing in the middle of your living room at 3 PM on a Tuesday, realizing that everything you've built your daily rhythm around is … Continue reading 1408. The Art of Productive Disruption: Embracing Schedule Chaos
1402. Stop Pretending: The Power of Being Yourself
Authenticity: everyone talks about it, few actually do it. We spend our lives curating Instagram feeds, crafting perfect LinkedIn profiles, and meticulously editing our personalities to fit whatever room we're in. It's exhausting, it's a fantasy, it's bullshit. Being unapologetically yourself isn't about posting #authentic selfies or writing lengthy social media manifestos about your "journey." … Continue reading 1402. Stop Pretending: The Power of Being Yourself
1401. The Raw Truth About Dog Ownership: It’s Not All Belly Rubs and Cuddles
Let's cut the bullshit about dog ownership being all Instagram moments and cute TikTok videos. Having a dog is basically signing up for a 10-15 year commitment to care for an emotionally needy, perpetual toddler who might never learn to use the toilet properly, thinks your shoes are chew toys, trash can diving, table surfing, … Continue reading 1401. The Raw Truth About Dog Ownership: It’s Not All Belly Rubs and Cuddles
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