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Back to SearchHow Do I Ensure That I Will Pass the Academy?
Season 2 Episode 12
In this episode, I talk about what you can do to virtually ensure that you pass the Academy!
Strong words, I know.
It all starts before you get to OKC:…
9 months ago
How Consistency Can Help You Reach Your Goals
Season 2 Episode 11
In this episode, I talk about one of the most important things you have to have to be successful as an air traffic controller. CONSISTENCY !
Motivatio…
9 months, 1 week ago
6 Steps to Becoming a Successful Air Traffic Controller
Season 2 Episode 10
In this episode, I take John Maxwell's teaching on successful personal change and see how it relates to those of you who are trying to become, or alr…
9 months, 2 weeks ago
Looking Ahead After 37 Years in ATC
Season 2 Episode 9
In this episode, I look back at my first day at the Academy, November 8, 1988. I also look ahead to what it might be like to be an air traffic contro…
9 months, 3 weeks ago
What is the Key to being Prepared for Evals?
Season 2 Episode 8
In this episode, I talk about how you can be prepared for the evals at the Academy.
Last week, I talked about NERVES and what you can do to mitigate t…
9 months, 4 weeks ago
How Do I Fight Nerves at the Academy?
Season 2 Episode 7
In this episode, I go back to a couple of my first episodes and talk about one of the hardest things about the Academy: NERVES.
I talk about what you …
10 months ago
How Do I Learn How to Multi-task at the Academy?
Season 2 Episode 6
In this episode, I talk about multi-tasking as an air traffic controller.
Multi-tasking is doing more than one thing at the same time. If you use that…
10 months, 1 week ago
Am I a Student or a Trainee while I am at the Academy?
Season 2 Episode 5
In this episode, I talk about the mindset that you need to have to do well at the Academy.
The Academy is not college, and it is definitely not high s…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
How Does a Government Shutdown Affect Me as an Air Traffic Controller?
Season 2 Episode 4
In this episode, I talk about government shutdowns that I have been through and talk about how the shutdowns can affect you as an air traffic control…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Why I Need an Activity Tracker at the Academy
Season 2 Episode 3
In this episode, I talk about how an activity tracker can impact your life and your life as a student at the Academy.
I talk about that trackers thems…
11 months ago