Building Tech Confidence w/ Refrigeration Mentor

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs

Bryan Orr

Training, Careers, Airconditioning, Self-improvement, Hvac, Business, Education, Refrigeration, Heating, Ac, Apprenticeship

4.8 • 985 Ratings

🗓️ 7 November 2024

⏱️ 47 minutes

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Summary

Trevor Matthews returns to the HVAC School Podcast to discuss building tech confidence and personal growth in the HVAC and refrigeration industry. The conversation explores the transformative power of self-investment, continuous learning, and maintaining a positive mindset. Trevor shares his personal journey from a hesitant technician to a successful business owner, highlighting the importance of pushing beyond comfort zones and embracing continuous improvement.

Some fundamental mindset shifts are necessary for professional development. Trevor candidly discusses his early career struggles, including his initial fear of public speaking and technical challenges. He emphasizes that confidence isn't something that happens overnight but is built through consistent effort, studying, and maintaining a willingness to learn. The key to the growth mindset is to focus on personal progress instead of comparing your achievements to those of others, and it's a perspective that can dramatically impact professional and personal growth.

Self-investment consists of dedicating time to learning, staying physically and mentally healthy, and maintaining a positive attitude, and it can open up unprecedented opportunities. Many technicians have transformed their careers by adopting a growth mindset, continuously seeking knowledge, and being willing to step outside their comfort zones.

Key Topics Covered:

Building professional confidence
The importance of continuous learning
Overcoming fear and self-doubt in technical careers
Strategies for personal and professional growth
Maintaining a positive mindset
Investing in self-improvement
Balancing work, health, and personal development
The power of small, consistent actions
Avoiding comparison with others
Techniques for staying motivated
Recommended resources for personal development

Recommended Resources Mentioned:

Book: "Limitless" by Jim Kwik
Book: "Good to Great" by Jim Collins
Book: "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill
Book: "Mastery" by Robert Greene
Podcast: Hidden Brain
Podcast: AC Service Tech

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