Slow Is Smooth Smooth Is Fast It’s a navy seal saying , because it works When we rush and fumble and have to double back, time gets eaten up, morale gets beat up But when we take our time? Move thoughtfully and deliberately? Maybe in the moment to moment we move a tad slower, but … Continue reading 1439. Sissif
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1438. After work flow
I’m used to working 3rd shift. Like 3-11 So after work was pretty simple for me. I was dogged tired: Yoga, wash up, and get ready for bed. Some people stay up after work, they have a different flow. Maybe it’s get some work done, read some pages, watch TV or skim social media, whatever … Continue reading 1438. After work flow
1437. How you do anything is how you do everything
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
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
1431. Buffer times
Buffer times are meant for when things go wrong If you need to be somewhere at 5, it doesn’t make sense to pull up at 5. “Traffic was terrible” Or did you just not give yourselves enough time? Because what if you wanted to pull in at 4:45? Maybe you got there then, maybe traffic … Continue reading 1431. Buffer times
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
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
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
Joe DiAndrea 