Mindset

by Fit To Fight Fire, John Spera, Tom Johnson

Oftentimes what separates us from being the firefighter we are and the firefighter we want to be is our mindset. Our mindset is the foundation of a lifestyle that is in line with whom we want to become. It keeps us disciplined to do the necessary daily work to uphold our end of the deal – the oath. This book has been created to help us all develop or reinforce the mindset required to consistently train so that we can serve our communities at the highest level. This performance level is what we would expect from any firefighter who shows up to one of our own homes. Our hope is that this book will assist you in creating and sustaining the discipline to maintain a high standard. Perhaps your mindset is already solid, in which case this book will help you take your training to the next level. It is a book that should be revisited time and time again for those seasons of our careers when the excuses seem to be stronger than our purpose. We believe the pages that follow will position you to overcome the natural human desire to take the path of least resistance and to consistently seek the necessary discomfort to be the firefighter you said you would be.

31 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 29, 2019

Reviews

[Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not a ton of depth. A few useful points and statements that refresh your mindset. I highlighted some passages that I will return to.

[Andy Gilmour-Jones · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not overly impressed. A very short collection of statements and similes regarding training and preparation, but with no real substance, actionable points or anything new. Perhaps good if you’ve never considered or read anything to do with mindset; a few useful thinking points.

[Kaycee Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read. Tom and John but you in the mouth with this one!

Great book for the developing Firefighter. Short, sweet, and to the point. This is a book to keep looking at to get the needed motivation when you hit your slump.

[Eric Chisholm · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good little book. Helped to refresh a love of this job.

[Kurt · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a lot of depth, but still helps with getting into the right "mindset" for the job.

[Alan Barger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good book with good points and views. Definitely helpful to see things from a different perspective. Tom and John are both very humble and knowledgeable and also have a great podcast, which is what brought me to the book.