LONGWINDED BY NATURE

The College Football Game That Almost Got Me Fired

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Summary

In this episode, Timm shares a lighthearted story from his early career in college football production. He talks about his first job as a production assistant for ABC Sports and the intense training he went through before the college football season started. Timm recounts the challenges he faced on his first day on the job, including the late arrival of the students he hired and his panic when asked to operate the graphics machine. Despite making mistakes, Timm emphasizes the importance of remaining calm and owning up to your mistakes.


Takeaways

  • Mistakes are inevitable, especially when starting a new job or taking on new responsibilities.
  • Remaining calm in the face of challenges allows for better decision-making and positive influence on others.
  • Owning up to your mistakes and addressing them directly with your team builds trust and respect.
  • Learning from your mistakes and taking responsibility for them is crucial for personal and professional growth.

    • Titles

    • Owning Up to Mistakes and Building Trust in the Workplace
    • The Importance of Remaining Calm in High-Pressure Situations

      • Sound Bites

      • "Whoever asks the most questions as we are going through this wins whatever."
      • "Everybody has those moments where they're like, this is never going to happen. This is not going to work. I'm going to get fired."
      • "Staying calm is always going to be a superpower."

        • Chapters

        00:00

        Introduction and Overview

        05:13

        Handling Logistics and Challenges

        09:30

        Dealing with Mistakes and Overcoming Panic

        18:29

        Learning from Mistakes and Building Trust

        21:30

        Taking Ownership and Moving Forward

        23:26

        Final Thoughts and Conclusion


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