In this episode, I talk about what I call The ATC Success Cycle. You need this when you want to grow and improve as an air traffic controller. This is especially important if you are at, or going to, the Academy. You will have at least some moments at the Academy where you fail. It is guaranteed.

The difference between students who succeed and those who don't is: how they respond to those failures.

The Success Cycle is this:

• You Test ( a new technique for instance).
• You Fail ( It doesn't work).
• You Learn ( Why didn't it work)
• You Improve ( What can I do differently to get better).
• You Reenter ( You try again).

Then you start the cycle all over again. Each time you do, you get better. You grow. You progress.

Nick Saban, University of Alabama Head football coach, said, " Don't waste a failure."

In ATC, failure is data. The only mistake is when you ignore what it's trying to teach you.

Thank you for listening

If you are heading to the Academy in the next few months, I put together a structured 90-day preparation blueprint that walks you through exactly what to focus on each month before you go. It's designed to help reduce shock and build confidence before day one. You can download it at: sidebysideatc.com/page/blueprint .

I also have a video where I explain the different things that are on the enroute Non-Radar Map. You can get that video at: sidebysideatc.com/page/map-video .

If you are already in the enroute radar portion of the Academy and feeling a little behind or lost, I have a 72-Hour Radar Recovery Plan that will help you get past those feelings and start building confidence. You can download that at : sidebysideatc.com/page/72-hourplan .

If you are interested in my coaching programs, you can get information at :

sidebysideatc.com/page/elite-level-1-1-coaching , or

sidebysideatc.com/page/radar-recovery if you are needing help with enroute radar.