Ready 4 Pushback

Ep 255 Pilots Struggle with Self-Awareness


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In this solo episode, Nik Fialka dives deep into one of the most underrated skills in aviation—and life: self-awareness. Drawing from personal reflection, his experience coaching pilots, and insights from the book Atomic Habits, Nik explores how understanding yourself is the foundation for meaningful growth and career success.

From confronting ego to developing habits like journaling and seeking real feedback, this episode serves as a reminder that becoming a great aviator goes far beyond stick and rudder skills. Whether you’re deep in training or prepping for your next big opportunity, this message will help you reflect, recalibrate, and realign.

This isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being honest.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:   Why self-awareness is crucial to your growth as an aviator and a human being   How ego and confirmation bias can hold you back   Simple ways to build a habit of daily reflection   The importance of seeking honest feedback—and how to handle it   Why external validation won’t fuel long-term success   How intentional self-awareness can improve your interviews, relationships, and overall mindset   CONNECT WITH US Are you ready to take your preparation to the next level? Don’t wait until it’s too late. Use the promo code “R4P2025” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com! If you want to recommend someone to guest on the show, email Nik at [email protected], and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates!   SPONSOR Are you a pilot just coming out of the military and looking for the perfect second home for your family? Look no further! Reach out to Marty and his team by visiting www.tridenthomeloans.com to get the best VA loans available anywhere in the US. Be ready for takeoff anytime with 3D-stretch, stain-repellent, and wrinkle-free aviation uniforms by Flight Uniforms. Just go to www.flightuniform.com and type the code SPITFIREPOD20 to get a special 20% discount on your first order. Big Rock - Take the Lead by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/   #Aviation #AviationCareers #aviationcrew #AviationJobs #AviationLeadership #AviationEducation #AviationOpportunities #AviationPodcast #AirlinePilot #AirlineJobs #AirlineInterviewPrep #flying #flyingtips #PilotDevelopment #PilotFinance #pilotcareer #pilottips #pilotcareertips #PilotExperience #pilotcaptain #PilotTraining #PilotSuccess #pilotpodcast #PilotPreparation #Pilotrecruitment
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