My late Father John Riggle or “Big Rig” had his own words of wisdom for reducing the solution to complex problems down to a simple phrase of clarity as a guiding principle. He called these “Riggleisms”. He hoped his children would have their own one day. Here is one from yours truly. “Stop Eliminating hope, …
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Lessons From Everywhere: The Garbage Men
The inaugural episode of the 3rd series on the Way of the Bonfire. Lessons from Everywhere.
This is all about finding new perspectives all around us.
Where I package up and deliver to you a list of 10 things I have learned from someone, or a group of people, or an experience or an industry etc.
The overarching theme is
Never underestimate what someone or a group of people or something can teach you, no matter what their title or status or age or years of experience happens to be. Never squander that opportunity hidden in plain sight.
Today is about my 1 year stint in the Garbage industry around 12 years ago and the unexpected things I learned from the Garbage men.
The life lessons are presented as parallels to carrying a heavy load with a lot at stake in your life.
As a quick reference here is the list. I elaborate on the deeper meaning of each point in the episode.
1. Aim high in steering.
2. Get the big picture.
3. Keep your eyes moving.
4. Make sure they see you.
5. Leave yourself an out.
6. Never take more than you need.
7. When in doubt, get out and look.
8. Rock and Roll
9. Don’t skip the Vehicle Condition Report
10. Know when to Drop back Ten and Punt
Bonus Tip: Stop Freaking Out