In this episode, I talk about the first law you HAVE to follow if you want Academy success.

The Law of the Lid is all about making sure that your personal ceiling of growth is high enough that you can pass the Academy.

This law is all about your willingness to learn. It's all about you making the decision to be coachable, willing to listen to the criticism that IS going to come your way.

Learn every day! Get everything you can from every instructor you work with!

Be willing to learn, and raise your Lid!

Have a great week!

FOR HELP:

To set up a FREE call: sidebysideatc.com/scheduler/free-consult

Pre-Academy

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 .

Already at the Academy

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/non-radar-lab-program

sidebysideatc.com/page/radar-lab-program

sidebysideatc.com/page/complete-lab-program

or

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

Questions

You can email me questions, or comments, at: [email protected] .

In this episode, I introduce my 7 Laws of Academy Success. I give you a small taste of what each law is and why it is important.

The 7 Laws are:

1. The Law of the Lid
2. The Law of Process
3. The Law of Priorities
4. The Law of Navigation
5. The Law of Composure
6. The Law of Momentum
7. The Law of Coachability

These laws need to be followed to have success at the FAA Academy. I have seen a lot of students follow them, and I've seen a lot of students who didn't. That is why I will be going over them in the next weeks.

Thank you for listening! And have a great day!

FOR HELP:

To set up a FREE call: sidebysideatc.com/scheduler/free-consult

Pre-Academy

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 .

Already at the Academy

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/non-radar-lab-program

sidebysideatc.com/page/radar-lab-program

sidebysideatc.com/page/complete-lab-program

or

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

Questions

You can email me questions, or comments, at: [email protected] .

In this episode, I talk about why I think it is an amazing privilege to be an air traffic controller. I talk about the small number of people in the USA who get to be air traffic controllers, and the even smaller number who get to be students at the FAA Academy.

If you are wanting to be an air traffic controller and are willing to change your life in order to accomplish that goal, then you are already one of the few, one of the microscopic number of people in this country, who are willing to try this career.

And you are NEEDED now more than ever!

I hope and pray that you all have incredible new years!! And thank you for listening and allowing me the privilege of doing this podcast!

FOR HELP:

To set up a FREE call: sidebysideatc.com/scheduler/free-consult

Pre-Academy

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 .

Already at the Academy

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/non-radar-lab-program

sidebysideatc.com/page/radar-lab-program

sidebysideatc.com/page/complete-lab-program

or

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

Questions

You can email me questions, or comments, at: [email protected] .

In this episode, I talk about what may just be THE MOST IMPORTANT thing you can ever do to help you as a student at the FAA Academy.

Being prepared for the Academy is NOT a choice! It is something that you either do, or not. Once you make the choice to not prepare, you will probably never get a chance to change that decision, and that is so very unfortunate.

There are 4 major areas that you need to make sure you have prepared for BEFORE you get to OKC:

• Academic
• Mental and Emotional
• Lifestyle
• Expectations vs Reality

I go over each of these areas as well as giving you insight into the "Why" of some of the things the Academy does.

Understand this: Talent helps, but Preparation determines who survives and thrives at the Academy.

Thank you very much for listening! Have a wonderful New Year!

FOR HELP:

To set up a FREE call: sidebysideatc.com/scheduler/free-consult

Pre-Academy

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 .

Already at the Academy

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/non-radar-lab-program

sidebysideatc.com/page/radar-lab-program

sidebysideatc.com/page/complete-lab-program

or

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

Questions

You can email me questions, or comments, at: [email protected] .

In this episode, I talk about what it is like to be an air traffic controller during the Christmas season.

I also talk about what it is like to be a student at the Academy during Christmas. I was there myself during Christmas as a student.

The most important thing to make sure of is that you have a plan for the Holidays and that you include your family and loved ones. You WILL be able to make memories with your family every year, but, a lot of those years are going to take some planning in order to make those special moments happen. Those memories are worth anything you have to do, any leave you have to take, any shift swap you have to make. They are worth it!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Thank you all for listening! I hope and pray that you all have a wonderful Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year!!

FOR HELP:

To set up a FREE call: sidebysideatc.com/scheduler/free-consult

Pre-Academy

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 .

Already at the Academy

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/non-radar-lab-program

sidebysideatc.com/page/radar-lab-program

sidebysideatc.com/page/complete-lab-program

or

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

Questions

You can email me questions, or comments, at: [email protected] .

In this episode, I talk about another topic from the amazing John Maxwell. I talk about how we can take our talent to the next level.

The steps involved are :

1. Learn to Listen. This is probably the most important skill an air traffic controller needs to do their job well.
2. Understand the Learning Process. This is SO important while at the Academy. You have to understand that your improvement is a process that includes- Action; Looking for and evaluating your mistakes; searching for a better, or correct, way to do the tasks; and starting the process over again.
3. Look For and Plan Teachable Moments. Look for moments where you can learn from someone else AND GET BETTER.
4. Make Those Teachable Moments Count. Put into practice what you learn from the teachable moments. Put them into practice immediately or the moments will be gone and the opportunity lost.
5. Ask Yourself, " Am I Really Teachable?" Am I willing to listen to someone else and learn everything I can from them? Remember- "Everything we know, we learned from someone else!"- John Wooden

It is great to have talent, but there is always a higher level that we can take our talent to if we care enough about being the best that we can be.

Thank you all for listening!

FOR HELP:

To set up a FREE call: sidebysideatc.com/scheduler/free-consult

Pre-Academy

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 .

Already at the Academy

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/non-radar-lab-program

sidebysideatc.com/page/radar-lab-program

sidebysideatc.com/page/complete-lab-program

or

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

Questions

You can email me questions, or comments, at: [email protected] .

In this episode, I talk about how you need to understand what the Academy is going to do to you while you are there.

The Academy is going to stretch you, kick you, lift you up on amazing highs, and send you to unbelievable lows. And that is all before you even get close to your evals.

One of the keys to succeeding at the Academy is knowing, and preparing for, what is coming. You need to know what to expect. you need to know the goals that the FAA haas for each and every one of you. If you know and understand their goals and the processes they will use to reach those goals, then you can deal with the INEVITABLE ups and downs that are going to happen while you are at the Academy. Those ups and downs are part of the process because they are the same ups and downs you will face for the rest of your career as a controller.

So, start preparing yourself when you first get your date to go to OKC. Prepare yourself, mentally, emotionally, and physically for the Academy. If you do this ahead of your arrival to OKC, the probability that you will pass skyrockets!

Once you get to the Academy, use your knowledge of the process to get you past the bad days that 100% of you WILL have. Understand that the bad days ARE part of the process. You will have to go through them to get to your goals!!

Thank you all for listening!!

FOR HELP:

To set up a FREE call: sidebysideatc.com/scheduler/free-consult

Pre-Academy

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 .

Already at the Academy

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/non-radar-lab-program

sidebysideatc.com/page/radar-lab-program

sidebysideatc.com/page/complete-lab-program

or

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

Questions

You can email me questions, or comments, at: [email protected] .

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:

• Know your MAP
• Know the phonetic alphabet

During Basics:

• Study more than anyone else in your class
• Be the person your classmates come to with questions
• Be willing to do what it takes to help

During EnRoute/Tower/Terminal:

• Know the phraseology and strip marking best than anyone else
• Be the leader of the study groups
• Make sure no classmate is EVER left out of the study groups
• If someone is struggling, be the first to offer to help, and keep helping until they get better

If you will commit to doing these things, YOU WILL PASS THE ACADEMY!! And so will your classmates!!

Thank you all for listening!

FOR HELP:

To set up a FREE call: sidebysideatc.com/scheduler/free-consult

Pre-Academy

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 .

Already at the Academy

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/non-radar-lab-program

sidebysideatc.com/page/radar-lab-program

sidebysideatc.com/page/complete-lab-program

or

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

Questions

You can email me questions, or comments, at: [email protected] .

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 !

Motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you growing!

You have to practice consistently. You have to train consistently. You have to study SOP's, LOA's and every other document you can get your hands on in order to grow and succeed as an air traffic controller. These are not options: they are things you MUST do!

Practice with intention. Practice with others. Only practice using the right phraseology, the right steps, the right strip marking. Make permanent the right way of doing these things!

Each day matters! TODAY MATTERS! MAKE IT COUNT!

Thank you all for listening. It means so much that you are there. I hope and pray that I am helping you as you go along this journey.

Have a wonderful week!

FOR HELP:

To set up a FREE call: sidebysideatc.com/scheduler/free-consult

Pre-Academy

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 .

Already at the Academy

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/non-radar-lab-program

sidebysideatc.com/page/radar-lab-program

sidebysideatc.com/page/complete-lab-program

or

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

Questions

You can email me questions, or comments, at: [email protected] .

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 already are, air traffic controllers.

The 6 steps are:

• Change your thinking, and you change your beliefs.
• Change your beliefs, and you change your expectations.
• Change your expectations, and you change your attitude.
• Change your attitude, and you change your behavior.

Here's where it gets REALLY good!

• Change your behavior, and you change your performance!

• Change your performance, and YOU CHANGE YOUR LIFE!

You can change your life, but it all starts with changing your thinking and your thoughts.

Remember: You can't change someone else, but you CAN change yourself.

Thank you for listening!

Hope you all have a great week!

FOR HELP:

To set up a FREE call: sidebysideatc.com/scheduler/free-consult

Pre-Academy

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 .

Already at the Academy

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/non-radar-lab-program

sidebysideatc.com/page/radar-lab-program

sidebysideatc.com/page/complete-lab-program

or

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

Questions

You can email me questions, or comments, at: [email protected] .