The Mindset Debrief 33: Mistakes are inevitable, but they teach very little on their own. Real learning happens during repair. This piece explains why fixing mistakes is harder than making them, why people often slip again after an error, and how avoidance, rushing, or perfectionism block growth. Long-term progress comes from steady correction, pattern change, and finishing the work mistakes leave behind.

Transition Drill Podcast Episode 230: Kyle Collins rose from paid-call firefighter to deputy fire chief, carrying decades of emergency calls, leadership pressure, and family strain along the way. After retiring in 2019, he faced identity loss, isolation, and unresolved trauma that led him into EMDR therapy. His story reveals what first responders often carry long after the sirens stop.

Tactical Transition Tips Round 105: Military veterans and first responders carry experiences that shape judgment, leadership, and resilience. This piece explains how to turn career baggage into usable strengths based on transition timing. It covers translating hard experiences into problem-solving skills, building purpose-driven projects before separation, and documenting career lessons early to preserve identity, clarity, and direction during eventual transition.