Sunday, August 04, 2024
Fatigue is a multifaceted experience that can manifest in distinct ways depending on the nature of one's work. On one hand, there is the weary exhaustion felt after a day of dealing with others' issues and emergencies, leaving one uncertain of their own accomplishments. On the other hand, there is the satisfying tiredness that comes from a productive day, where one can reflect on their tangible achievements as they wind down for the night.
The construction industry exemplifies this duality, where a wide range of interdependent tasks and roles must be seamlessly coordinated to bring a project to fruition. Designers, estimators, superintendents, prefab departments, education teams, accounting personnel, HR, loss prevention, and tradespeople all contribute to the complex, overlapping process. While some tasks may be more physically or mentally demanding, each component is essential to the project's success. Recognizing the importance of even seemingly mundane or tedious responsibilities is crucial, as the failure to complete any one aspect can jeopardize the entire endeavor.
In my experience in the industry, I have learned four valuable things that keep me motivated and always moving forward:
1. Always remember the big picture and what we are trying to accomplish overall.
2. Keep in mind that every part of the process is important and critical to the process. Even sweeping the floors, organizing material, digging ditches, it doesn’t matter, they are all important.
3. Try to do every task safer, better and faster than anyone else. Make it a competition, even if it is only challenging yourself.
4. Learn everything can about the industry, from every source you can. Knowledge is power and the more you learn the better prepared you are for anything.
If you can approach each task with this mindset, you will not only be successful as an electrician, but you will also love doing it. Let’s all remember we are part of a championship team and let's strive every day to do everything safely, efficiently, and the best we can. That way as lay in bed ready to sleep, we can say…. I did this today. And as the buildings and projects come together, we can tell everyone….” I built that !!!”.
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