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2024 Goals – May Review
2024 Goals – May Review If you are new around here, I have intentionally set goals at the beginning of the year (typically 5) and post-follow-ups at the end of each month, tracking progress. I do this for a few … Read the rest
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What is a Collective Bargaining Agreement – and Why is it Important?
The What Series Have you ever heard someone say or mention a “Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)” in conversation, and you thought to yourself, “I’ve heard people mention it, but what exactly is it?” “If only I had somewhere … Read the rest
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The Five Minute Foreman – Book Review
The Book Review Series I ran into the author, Mark Breslin, at a conference in February 2024. Well, to be more specific, we sat at the same table. I struck up a conversation, and the next … Read the rest
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2024 Goals – April Review
2024 Goals – April Review If you are new around here, I have intentionally set goals at the beginning of the year (typically 5) and post-follow-ups at the end of each month, tracking progress. I do this for a few … Read the rest
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Tools To Help Address The Stigma Against The Trades
For this article, I am discussing tools to help address the stigma against the trades. It’s not comprehensive, nor does it contain every single possibility – just the ones that come to mind here. I have a podcast episode discussing … Read the rest
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Education Vs. Experience Part 2: The Future
*NOTE: This is Part 2 of an essay dealing with the value of education and experience. Part 1 can be found by clicking here.* In Education vs Experience Part 1, we looked at – and compared – the two. … Read the rest
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2024 Goals – March Review
2024 Goals – March Review If you are new around here, I have intentionally set goals at the beginning of the year (typically 5) and post-follow-ups at the end of each month, tracking progress. I do this for a few … Read the rest
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The Art of Intentionality in Your Life
Let’s face it: most people simply meander through life, content with just getting by and letting life happen to them. Take a moment, think about those you know who are in the trades, or even those who are not, and … Read the rest
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2024 Goals – February Review
2024 Goals – February Review If you are new around here, I have intentionally set goals at the beginning of the year (typically 5) and post-follow-ups at the end of each month, tracking progress. I do this for a few … Read the rest
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6 years of The Wealthy Ironworker!
6 years have come and gone since I started The Wealthy Ironworker. As I look back on these past years, I’ve been amazed at how this whole thing has grown: The first year there were NO VISITORS AT ALL.… Read the rest