The real fight was never against anyone else. It’s always been me vs. me. Too many firefighters waste energy watching other people’s progress. Their promotions. Their reputation. Their wins. None of that matters. What matters is whether you’re showing up and getting better every single day. Are you the best version of yourself? And if not, what are you doing about it? This career doesn’t care about your excuses. It doesn’t care how long you’ve been around. It only cares if you’re ready when it c

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