Ep117: Sometimes You Lose, But Every Time You Learn

Ready 4 Pushback

Nik Fialka

Careers, Aviation, Leisure, Business

4.8 • 716 Ratings

🗓️ 22 February 2024

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Summary

Navigating pressure requires composure, and we've all been there, including Nik. In today's episode, we dive into the moments he lost his cool and the goldmine of lessons hidden within. Tune in and join the journey because, let's be real, staying human in the face of chaos is the truest test we all face!

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

Consequences of losing your temper
The importance of being patient and articulate
Ways to redeem yourself and care for others around you

RESOURCE/LINK MENTIONED

Mark your calendars for March 8th at 8 PM Eastern Time for a live webinar featuring Justin Ritter, the Director of Hiring at United Airlines, where he'll be answering all your burning questions about United Airlines. Go to https://vimeo.com/event/4082929 for an insider's look into the world of aviation.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	I'm embarrassed. It's hard to talk about. I feel stupid saying it. I feel stressed out and frustrated and also tense having to tell the story.
0:10.0	Most pilots don't understand what career opportunities are available in the world of aviation.
0:16.0	They're making career decisions based on advice from friends or posts on internet forums,
0:22.3	meaning they are taking huge risk with their livelihood without having all the details.
0:27.5	This podcast was created to help you understand the aviation industry so you can find your dream job.
0:34.4	Let's get ready for pushback.
0:36.5	Here's your host and my dad, Nick Fialca.
0:40.3	Hey, pilot, don't forget, on March 8th at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, I will be doing a live webinar
0:48.3	with the director of hiring at United Airlines. You know him, Justin Ritter. We will be answering all of your questions live.
0:57.2	So don't forget to sign up. All of the details are in the show notes and the hyperlink is there.
1:04.1	Sign up, log in and ask your question to Justin Ritter. I'll see you. March 8th, 8 p.m. Eastern Time. Hey, pilots, welcome to another
1:15.1	solo episode of Ready for Pushback. My name's Nick Fialca. I'm glad you're joining me. I'm glad you
1:21.8	are along for the ride. It is awesome to have you. 2024 is shaping up to be a great year.
1:29.8	And I tell you what, guys, there's so many great things going on.
1:34.8	And I have been challenging myself to find the goodness in just about as much stuff as I can.
1:43.7	And I tell you what, I try to find the goodness
1:46.5	and a flight attendant that's having a bad day. I try to find the goodness and a passenger
1:51.3	that's frustrated because of delays. I try to find the goodness and a maintenance delay. I try
1:57.2	to find the goodness in the chaos in my house. And I've just been, you know, that's kind of my mantra this year is just to find the goodness.
2:05.6	And you know what?
2:06.6	I am doing this episode because it's a little bit of a confession because I failed the other day.
2:12.7	So this is a crazy thing.
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