Grit is the union of enduring passion and sustained perseverance. Initial excitement is easy; returning to the same demanding craft tomorrow is rare. Lasting leaders anchor attention to a purpose that still matters after novelty fades. They choose long horizons, then take the next deliberate step today.

Skill grows when effort compounds. Practice designed to target weaknesses, repeated with focus, converts talent into capability. Then effort converts capability into results. This is why effort counts twice. Systems help: time blocks, feedback loops, and measurable reps. Boredom is not a signal to quit; it is a sign you are on the frontier of improvement.

Create a goal hierarchy: one top-level goal, several strategies, and numerous daily tactics. Protect the schedule, not just the ambitious track, by leading metrics you control and achieving lagging outcomes. When setbacks arise, treat them as information, adjust accordingly, and return to practice. People with grit are not fearless; they are finishers who keep choosing the next step.

Schedule deliberate practice, track one controllable metric, embrace boredom, and take one purposeful step forward today.

Founded in 1983 by Bob Dello Russo, Del Air grew from a single truck into Florida’s most significant residential heating and air conditioning provider, later expanding to include plumbing and electrical services. The mission is simple. Exceed expectations with quality work, clear communication, and genuine care. That focus guides pre-appointment calls and the way technicians explain options so homeowners choose solutions that fit their needs and budgets.

Today, the Team answers requests around the clock, from emergency repairs to installations and seasonal tune-ups. Homeowners can choose maintenance agreements, rebates, and financing options that smooth out costs while protecting indoor air quality in humid summers and extreme weather conditions. With locations in Sanford, Melbourne, Sarasota, Clermont, Tampa, Davenport, Jacksonville, and Daytona, technicians service all brands, backed by licensing, insurance, and training that aim for first-visit resolutions.

Leadership underscores the people behind the service. Chief Executive Officer Rick Rogers and Chief Operating Officer Faizzy Saghir guide specialists, such as Kevin Clark for residential new construction and Steve Ramthun for residential service and repair. Their message remains consistently clear. Build long-term relationships, earn trust at every visit, and leave systems safer and more efficient than before. That is how a local shop becomes a statewide partner for comfort.

Excavators on barges hammered the Ohio River wall at Montgomery Lock and Dam this week, launching a $1.59 billion rebuild near Monaca, Pennsylvania. The U.S. Army Corps and contractor Trumbull Brayman are demolishing a 56-by-360-foot auxiliary chamber from the 1920s to create space for a modern 110-by-600-foot primary lock.

To keep traffic moving, crews will construct in the wet until a cofferdam can safely isolate the middle wall. A hillside batch plant and conveyors will deliver concrete directly to the site. At the same time, a detailed Autodesk model guides sequencing and long lead steel purchases for new lock gates and embedded components. Today’s undersized chamber forces tows to break apart, creating costly delays that ripple through steel, fuel, and grain deliveries to the Port of Pittsburgh.

The upgrade is a key component of a $2.1 billion Upper Ohio Navigation program, scheduled for completion here in 2033. The Waterways Council estimates a yearlong closure could cost roughly $180 million. A larger chamber will pass nine barge tows in single lockages, reducing delays, fuel burn, and crew overtime across the region significantly.

America’s apartment pipeline tilted even more toward rentals this week. NAHB reported that in the second quarter, 102,000 of 109,000 multifamily starts were built for rent, representing a market share of 94% and a 21% increase from the same period a year earlier. The average unit size also increased to 1,077 square feet, as developers targeted households priced out of single-family homes.

On job sites, the shift is practical. Crews are staging repeatable floor plans, swapping luxury amenities for durable finishes, and ordering cabinets by the container to hold costs. Lenders like the predictable lease-up math, so construction loans are clearing faster than condo projects, even with higher rates.

Pair townhome plats with condo stacks near transit, and keep a portion built for rent to support steady starts when sales soften. Appraisers should see comps for efficient one-bedroom units climb as the average size rises. Watch the following permits report to see whether rental dominance pulls labor from detached sites.

Introduction
Good morning, Team! Today’s toolbox talk covers chainsaw safety. We use chainsaws for clearing, cutting timbers, and demo fast tools with serious bite.

Why It Matters
Most injuries come from kickback, bar pinch, and poor footing, leading to deep lacerations, amputations, eye/ear damage, and fuel fires.

Strategies for Safe Chainsaw Use

Discussion Questions

Conclusion
Disciplined checks, full PPE, firm control, and planned cuts keep chainsaw work fast and safe.

Grip tight, cut right!

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