Author: Firefighter Brad
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Igniting the Fire Within: A Lesson from the Frontlines
As a firefighter, I’ve faced numerous wildfires, each a ferocious and unpredictable beast that threatens everything in its path. With every fire I have fought, I’ve learned invaluable lessons about life, leadership, and the human spirit. But perhaps one of the most profound revelations has been that the most transformative fires aren’t always the ones…
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How To Deal With Change Yourself
How To Deal With Change: Prepare yourself and learn from it. Change is something that we all experience in some form or another, and we all respond to it differently. Personally, at times I’ve found myself feeling overwhelmed, anxious and rebellious when faced with change. I think those are natural reactions to a sense of…
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Building Resilience in your Life with a High Five and a Good Laugh!
Building Resilience in your Life with a High Five and a Good Laugh! How many times a day do you encounter someone who asks you how you are doing? Wearing a frown and furrowed brows, they wait expectantly for your response. Usually, we have practiced the script well enough to flawlessly deliver that rehearsed line-…
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Ignoring Business Problems Can Lead To Stress You Don’t Need!
Ignoring Business Problems Can Lead To Stress You Don’t Need! If you don’t have time to deal with your business’s problems, it won’t be long before they’ll start taking a toll on your well-being. If you’re feeling stressed, it may be because ignoring the problem is causing you to anticipate the worst-case scenario for what…
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Face Your Problems Before They Burn Your Business To The Ground
Face Your Problems Before They Burn Your Business To The Ground It’s not uncommon for people to act as if they are “too busy” or not “in the mood” to deal with a business problem, and while this can certainly be understandable at times, there are costs that come along with procrastinating. The first and…
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5 Simple Steps to Avoid The Impending Change Curve: Survive in Today’s Fast-Paced Environment
5 Simple Steps to Avoid The Impending Change Curve The best way to avoid change is to do nothing. But if you’re not careful, the only thing that will remain unchanged is your business on life support. The key is getting ahead of the curve and embracing change in order to survive in today’s fast-paced…
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Why Are Firefighters Resilient Under Pressure?
Have you ever wondered why some people like firefighters seem to remain calm in the face of disaster while others appear to come undone? The people that can keep their cool in threatening situations have what psychologists call resilience, or an ability to cope with problems and setbacks.