The winning combination we often miss. Resilience often gets all the attention and rightly so. Resilience is the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties. Resilient individuals don’t just endure stress and pressure—they learn from these experiences and continue to move forward. But, Adaptability is the linchpin allowing us to navigate change. Adaptability the ability to adjust to new conditions. It’s the flexibility to change our…
Resilience isn’t something we always choose. It’s often something we discover through life’s inevitable punches to the face. Whether we like it or not, tough times find us all. If they haven’t found you yet, they will. Remember: We forge resilience through necessity. I like to think about resilience as our level of tolerance for hard things. I know what I have faced and overcome….
“Do as I say, not as I do…” Another prehistoric phrase that needs to be deleted. If I am saying that to my kids I’m probably doing something I shouldn’t be doing. Or, if I don’t want my kids doing said ‘thing’, don’t do it in front of them. Here’s another idea: How about I lead by example so they can do as I do….
I’ve been thinking about what to write in these newsletter editions quite a lot. I’ve got so much I could write about on the topic of Resilience. I don’t need ChatGPT to spit out ideas. (Not that there is anything wrong with that). I had a discussion with a friend recently and he advised me to work some more of the “harder” things from my…
My wife and I have a combined 30 years of service as first responders, so we know a thing or two about the importance of resilience. Without resilience, quite frankly you won’t last. The years have had a significant impact on us physically and mentally. It’s highly unlikely you will come across a first responder without some form of physical and/or mental damage. With this…
One morning, I dragged myself to the front door, exhausted to the point of feeling nauseous, my ears ringing from total fatigue. It had been a long, busy shift the night before. I kicked off my boots, and they landed next to my wife’s—she had been on shift, too. Seeing our two pairs of worn boots leaning against each other felt like the perfect metaphor…
My 3-year-old son caught 3 fish yesterday…. 3 more than me… On a tiny $19.95 fishing rod. Completely showed me and my $300 rod how it’s done. I’ll be honest. I was frustrated but proud at the same time. My ego was fully prepared to impress him by reeling in “the big one”. I was telling him the night before about how I was going…
4th August 2021. Best day ever! Becoming a parent is hardBeing a parent is harderNot being a parent when you desperately want to be – the hardest. After thousands of dollars on IVF.In financial trouble. (IVF is expensive).No end in sight. And massive relationship stress. We nearly gave up. It was either going to make us or break us.My wife and I were determined to…
There’s a strange, almost haunting silence at certain scenes we respond to. It’s as if everyone present—first responders, bystanders, anyone involved—instinctively recognizes and respects the gravity of what has just happened, especially when the incident is tragic. These are the kinds of scenes that draw a large number of responders, yet despite all the activity, the silence remains. This silence isn’t something we discuss or…
Become an alpha male “guru.”🤷♂️ Angry young men and alpha male online community groups are on the rise. Fueled by frustration, loneliness, and a sense of disenfranchisement. Many drawn in by the self-proclaimed “alpha male gurus.” Gurus offering easy answers and validation. Communities providing a space where: Rage is celebrated.Insecurities masked by bravado.Solutions are sold at insane prices. It’s a damaging cycle – Young men…