The people who build, power, and maintain this country deserve the same performance support we give elite athletes.

We went back through the season and pulled the moments that you told us hit hardest. Career advice, leadership, physical performance, safety, mental health, and the mindset that keeps the best field workers going.

You will hear from linemen, researchers, coaches, and leaders who have spent their careers figuring out what it actually takes to perform, lead, and last in the trades.

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Chapters

00:00 Welcome to WorkReady

00:33 Best Career Advice

01:00 The Mistake Every First-Time Supervisor Makes

01:38 What Actually Gets You Promoted

02:30 The Question Nobody Asks Their Manager

03:46 What Yelling Does to the Brain

05:58 Your Body Is a 401k

07:20 The First 18 Months Set the Rest of Your Career

08:36 Training for a Long Career

10:18 Work Strong vs Gym Strong

11:25 The Danger of Polyester Under Your FR Gear

12:33 Why Cotton and Steam Burns Are a Hidden Hazard

13:50 A Closed Mouth Doesn't Get Fed

15:00 Show Hunger and People Will Teach You

16:00 Each One Teach One

16:29 How to Check In on a Brother Who Seems Off

20:00 Building a Resilient Mindset