Dear Mr Wadsworth, my name is Alex and I wanted to say thank you for your encouraging and inspiring words and videos. I am 43 years old and I have two jobs. I do carpentry and light construction and I am a firefighter. I find myself taking words from your videos and using them to be better, in both of my professions. Just a few day ago I had an interview for a promotion and I used a few of your inspiring words to answer a few of the questions I was asked in said interview I'm proud to tell you after 13 years of being a firefighter and 9 years of grinding and staying hungry and taking promotional exams I am the newest Lieutenant on the fire department that I work for. Thank you again Mr Wadsworth for your inspiring videos "and keep up the good work"
"If you're not 10 minutes early you're late". That was drilled into me as a kid and has stuck with me now into my late 30's. That and "if you don't know, ask someone", " whether you're the prime minister or a bus boy in a diner, take pride in your work and put in an honest day" are the main things I learned from my parents that have served me well through my career in the trades.
I'm the opposite. I have never ever been on time at work. But I also never arrived later than 10 min after it started. Once my boss confronted me about it. I told him that everyday I would be there half an hour later than the others but would take the time to clean off the tools and the job site properly for the others the next morning.
@@OptimisteProductionsI don't want you to take this the wrong way, or not take it at all rather. But i think that's a less than satisfactory excuse to sleep in a little. Why not do both? 15 minutes less sleep each night won't ruin you. Better yet find yourself in bed earlier. Set the alarm, put your phone down and go to sleep. Read yourself to sleep with something boring if need be. And always be on time, if nothing else but for the respect to your name that could be gained.
Scott, I'm not much younger than you. I had a mentor (well many) but this one quoted Mark Twain "Kindness is the language the deaf can hear, and the blind can see." I've been a construction super since 1998, and this has been a lesson that continues to teach me more than any other lesson. I say to the boys I'm supposed to mentor "I want you to feel like I do. I never drive to work apprehensive, nor drive home defeated." It's not me that figured it out, i can tell you that. THANK YOU MENTORS!!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday, Scott. My 67 is coming up soon. Nothing earth shattering here, just good, solid, sage advice. Some of this my dad tried to teach me. But I was too smart to listen. Some of this I learned too late to have much impact on my working life, but any improvement at any time is a positive step. Knowledge and wisdom are the most important things to pass to the next generation and doesn't cost a penny to do so. Your presentation here was clear, well said, and on point. Thank you.
I don't remember where I heard this, but I think it is good advice. "It is better to be thought of as a fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt."
Really respect your wisdom. I watch with my 14 year old son. Not only is it important to learn a trade, but also how to be a decent young man in a profane world. Thank you.
Thank you. I’m 61 and need to hear this again and again. Helps keep us balanced. But today’s young generation needs to hear it, starting in junior high.!
I am 41 and back during covid I was terminated from a job and corporate career that I had worked in for more than 15 years. Over 15 years I began to resent my decision to get a cush office job. I decided to turn the termination into an opportunity to go into the trades. 4 years later I'm a successful roofing contractor who is very gratified in my work. I appreciate the old school man of integrity way you conduct yourself and teach others to be. If I can reflect you when I am your age, I will be very pleased.
Very inspiring sir. I’m currently a marine wanting to pick up a trade when I get out. Thank you for sharing and I hope your business continues to flourish.
That comment on waiting to be your own boss came at such the perfect moment in my career. Thanks! I could go on... But let's just say you're a treasure of a man. I owe you about a thousand more of these.
Just started carpentry 2 months ago. I realized I am a talker. I didn’t really have friends in high school and kept to myself. Then my coworker just happens to have a passion in my interest. Instead of remembering that we are at work, I get too excited to talk about what I never get to talk about and it really puts a strain on both mine and his efficiency. Knowing to shut up and keep the conversations to a minimum is really important. I have been working on this for the past two weeks and can already see that I am much more productive.
Show up. You just bested 25%. Show up on time you bested another 25%. Show up on time with a good attitude and you are ahead of 75%. That just made you an exceptional hand.
Excellent advice. I'm a retired laborer, then Carpenter then Supt then PM. Communication is key. Poor communicators are always held back. Always. Or they don't last long. Problem solving ability should have been mentioned. Its an attitude where you never throw up your hands but move forward dealing with things as they are and to put the train back on the track or even improve where things are going ok. Keeping emotional control is another one you should add. I had a few significant failures there that I wince about still. A calm mind and controlled emotions are key. Thanks for the post. Old school is still the best school.
I felt for you digging in the mud. To save on rent money, I dug a very long ditch about 3 ft deep connecting 2 houses, about 90ft. Ditch kept filling with water everytime it rained but I was commited and was short on rent. No whining, just did what it took. That's what we all need to do, whatever it takes.
I really appreciated this video, very good points, especially on word choice. We indeed are living in a profane world. Profanity can hide ones intelligence and value by turning off those around them. Its very saddening to see the potential in what the individual is trying to express but then is muddied by their words. If only they chose better words. Thank you for the video. Good points to keep at the forefront of our minds. It's a good daily exercise.
Not in The Trades, and retired from Nursing a few years ago (but Nursing is a soft trade if there is such a category). Regardless, your wise words resonated with me - I even took notes - thank you for sharing these. 👍💕
I could tell a hundred stories from my past that solidify these points. Now I'm watching my own son, running his own business, learning how these things play out in real life. Thanks for sharing. I hope the younger folks listen!
It's so refreshing to hear a master craftsman speak to attitudes. Your advice applies across the spectrum of job skills. Great message to ALL who want a career, not just a job.
Whenever I’m having a bad day at work I throw this guy on and he always helps me remember why I chose to work for myself as a handyman/ builder. Helps remind me the stress of deadlines payroll mistakes etc is way better then stress of working all week not having enough money
Jeffrey Roy Holland has a mountain of wise words. I have always enjoyed hearing him speak, I really apriciate the positive and uplifting thoughts you have to share, please keep it up.
True words all, Scott. At 66 soon and in the trades for 38 years, I have learned that mistakes happen. And when they do, it is how they are handled that makes all the difference. Thank you for the inspirational words.
Happy belated birthday Scott. 66 here as well, and started out as a Bricklayer in 1979. 40+ years and now a CM for the last 20 years. Planned on retiring in May but they talked me into staying another year to finish the 6 projects currently started. CEO said he was worried about "replacing the knowledge". Made me proud and the result of the years we have put in to learn our trades. Fitting with your wisdom for the young. Keep up the good work.
Happy Belated Birthday, SCOTT! 🎂🎂🎂 At 63, and a retired Local Union #134, IBEW Journeyman Electrician, I truly relate to you channel, your knowledge and all that you share with us, your viewers. 👍👍🙏😇
Mr. Wadsworth, I am 70 years old and run a fairly good size pest control company stretches from Ocala, Florida to book Raton, Florida mostly up the middle of the state and on the East Coast. I find your teachings refreshing, true, and full of just pure common sense. I’m going to use, your teaching on conventional wisdom here with my employees. Thanks, Robert Bates, Bates Exterminating, Jupiter, Florida.
Needed to hear this. Been laid off twice in last the last year and my hall is telling me gonna be a year outta work. Been bitter and cynical about the trade I’ve chosen but walked away from this video lifted up. Thank you
Amen Brother on this video. This is wisdom that applies to all careers, not just the trades. We're fortunate you have an outlet to teach these lessons.
I’m turning 60 here pretty soon, I’m a GC, I’ve been in the trades most of my life, but I often now work alone. When I do have a crew working with me I try very hard to go above and beyond for my guys. I talk too much, that’s my bad side, I work on it all the time, thanks for the reminder. Cheers from Tokyo!
Got to your pod thru Buckin's. I highly regard decency in people. I would like to mention that in Hellenic language, (Greek to outlanders), which language is the only one I know, where the signifier is exactly the signified, the word smart is ΕΞΥΠΝΟΣ which means out of sleep, thus AWARE, as opposed to fast thinking. I regard you Scott as an ΕΞΥΠΝΟΣ person and am thankful for the time I spent watching your videos, mainly because one can recognize that you love to share. Phedon from Hellas
Excellent points made. I spent several years as an electrical apprentice learning some good and some bad from my leaders. After many more years in the field as a Journeyman electrician I got the opportunity to teach in a classroom setting. I teach more than the required curriculum. I make sure to teach the “tricks of the trade” also.
Honestly, the best attribute you can have in the trades, and life in general is "give a shit". Do everything from brushing your teeth to hanging drywall to the best of your ability, every time.
So very true! I worked as a general manager for a company. During my time there no one ever saw the owner. All the clients I had contact with assumed that I owned the company, not because I acted like a big shot but because I took ownership of everything that needed to be done and made sure it was done right the first time.
Thank you for this, I had been looking for a way to phrase the nature of my struggle with some things. And you hit the nail on the head. "Giving a damn", is such a core element that drives so much of our satisfaction, disappointment, pride and shame.
Every time you open your mouth, you are interviewing, whether you like it or not. Choosing your words is very important. In my line of work, leadership training speaks of owning your mistakes. You are very correct sir. Thank you for sharing these traits. You really could teach leadership in the fire service. I just shared your video on my facebook page for my fire service friends to listen and see if they also believe that these are good traits.
Happy Birthday 🥰🥰🎂🎂🥳🥳🎈🎈You provide so much for us and keep us balanced. This is good for younger generations to hear this and pay attention. Thank you.
I wish I would have had some of this advice when I was younger. Being the employee longer may have been beneficial. But I was too hungry and started my own business at 23. Still in business 14 years later, but I learned a lot of hard lessons along the way. The biggest, just the management of people. That’s something I didn’t see a lot of yet.
Yes be honest with yourself and others, be grateful for what you have but hungry for more, take the road less traveled and sometimes make your own road this has been my 50 year road to success
35 year old welder finishing up Construction Engineering and Management Masters. Your tips are welcome and appreciated, sir! Hoping for a decent career as a FE, Sup, whatever opportunities ahead! Body couldn’t take the labor much longer, and pay was great but not enough to survive in this economy with a kid on the way. Your channel and insights are greatly appreciated! :)
I hear ya. Been working in construction for some time now. Im working with an electrician at the moment but my elbow has been killing me for some time. Thinking about going civil engineering. Im almost done with an AA in engineering.
Wise words. At the end of the day, it's your life. Take responsibility for it. It took me having children to fully understand my own importance. What a dependable person truly means. Not only in work but for life. I myself made it into management. Treat others how you want to be treated. Life time learner, perfect summary. Love have love, the world has enough hate to go around.
I just found your channel. Lots of good words, lots of good advice. I've been working since nineteen seventy 9 I spent 15 years as an automotive technician. Im, in the building trades. Four28 years, the best advice I got when I got into the building trades heavy construction. Keep your mouth shut and your eyes and your ears open. I've built everything. From buildings to sea walls 2 tunnels. I have an opportunity to go to work for a school to pass on my skills that I have learned. Hopefully, there will be people in the class that are willing to learn and listen.
The world needs more Scott’s. I’ve had a father and mentors all my life. But no man I’ve ever met has this level of wisdom and is as articulate In his wisdom. God bless you. -Chad Summers Apprentice carpenter local 425
I very much appreciate your sometimes 180° outlook on some of your topics. You're a very good wordsmith and enjoy listening to your logic. Wish you were around when I was a young man in the 70s.
Man imagine if you spoke about hunting in the way you about other things. I bet some people would benefit greatly. You’re a wise and knowledgeable man Scot 👍🏻🇦🇺
Happy Belated Birthday to you. Thank you for imparting your wisdom and knowledge to the online learning community. You are an inspiration. God Bless you!
I would agree with all the points in your discussion. I am a retired union carpenter that began in non-union residential work with my uncles in 1975. I worked my way up through the non-union world to foreman/superintendent. Someone must have noticed that I could speak and spell and other people could understand what I was saying. After that I joined the carpenter's union and began running commercial work. I retired from that gig in 2015. After that I worked for 5 years for a state park system managing construction and maintenance for 58 state parks. That was another busy and interesting, though somewhat short chapter in my life. By the way, our birthdays must be pretty close to each other, as I just turned 67. Thank you for another enjoyable video.
I appreciate you sharing your wisdom with us. I was in the cabinet business for about 5 years and have worked for the gubment for nearly 20 years now. I do drive a snow plow when it does snow. The loader and I started out at around the same time and we get along. While the rookies are getting loaded with salt my truck is already loaded. My uncle taught me that profanity is the sign of a man who has no vocabulary.
Owning mistakes is big. My father once told me he has never seen anyone get fired when they come to their foreman admitting a mistake and asking how they should fix it. It’s only when you try to hide your mistakes you really get in trouble or fired. His words have held true in my working years.
Thanks Phil, I am 71 and I really appreciate what you shared in this video. There is no exception for learning without having someone to ride you to understanding, keep up the good work.
i'm probably one of your younger viewers (24) and wanted to say happy birthday!! i'm an assistant superintendent now, and the only reason why my boss was willing to hire someone as green as me is because of all the traits you listed. i bookmarked this video as a reminder for (hopefully) more birthdays to come.
67 years in construction and construction management as an engineer. Everything you said is spot on. On profanity... there is a time and place for it. The problem is it is used so often that it is ineffective. If I used it once a year it was a lot, but when I used it, people sat up and took notice. Using the correct tool for the job is just as important in language as in fabrication. My daughter is becoming a welder and I tried to instill this in her... just because everyone else does it... if you do it, make it effective and not just a waste of breath. Teaching others is the best way to discover how much you don't know. Some people teach by repeating the same words louder. If you can't explain your job to a kindergarten kid, a high schooler, an apprentice, your wife, and a seminar of professionals and get your point across, you need to learn more of what you are speaking on.
Profanity-particularly the “F” bomb- used to be rare. Growing up, IF I heard someone around cuss, I knew they had reached their limits of frustration. In 1998 I moved to Columbus OH and landed my first real job in a truck shop. I quickly realized that some people were dropping the f bomb so often, that if they dropped that one particular word from their vocabulary, they could communicate in half the words. Needless to say, I purposed to not communicate that way, and I’ve made sure my boys know that it’s not professional to act that way. Awesome advice. Love the channel 🙌🏻
I’ll second the “Take responsibility for your actions” Back in the late 80’s while working in a custom millwork shop fabricating some arched framing I screwed up 25 sheets of fir plywood. What did I do…Went straight to the owner of the company because I didn’t want him to find out second hand. He said quote. “Thank you… If that’s the worst you do you’ll be fine” Clear conscience and a good day. 👍👍
i rarely comment on videos but i want to say thank you for the message, i am not in the trades but in a completely different field, white collar if you will, and i find these same policies and rules to live by so applicable to my field as well. They're almost universal if you can learn the central message and apply it to your craft. point 5&6 is completely true and i witnessed it in practice when i was learning from the guys who never shied from the hard problems, to now being that guy who everybody comes to. you have to want to learn and attack the hard problems, work is hard just like you said, but the delayed gratification of putting in effort on an issue others avoid and deliver on it...that's priceless.
One of the channels I like is "Charisma on Command". Usually entertaining videos, but have lots of good tid bits on improving your ability to connect with other people or handle people who are hard to deal with.
Happy belated birthday, appreciate that you’ve been bless with such good health. Chronologically, less than a year older than you. Physically, much older. Enjoy your posts, no usually this late getting to watch them.
This is the first time I have commented on one of your videos. I found your channel just before you started the spec house and I have really been enjoying all the different aspects of your work. I'm a 65 year old, your age, retired school bus mechanic. My family owned a contracting business where I learned many trades. I still do some handyman work, mostly electrical. I just wanted to tell you how much I have enjoyed your channel. I have done some forging and would like to do more in the future. I never imagined I would be this busy after retirement. Lol I have my grandfather's 325# anvil and would like to make use of it. I am enjoying your opinions and point of view, keep up the good work.
I thought you were older than I, I'm 58 and have have been in the union for 38 years in the electrical union installing life safety systems in new construction in NYC commercial properties with my highlight being the foreman for the entire rebuild for the life safety system's at the new trade center site. Learning how to use my team for their strength's was the most difficult part and don't believe in saying negative things about my crew, i believe every person has their strengths and had to learn them use that to my advantage to get the job done by asigning tasks that they were good at and it paid great dividends as we met every single deadline of the rebuilding of ground zero.
I'm 27 and have been an electrician for over 3 years now. This is wonderful advice. I've heard it before from you from previous videos but hearing it again is a necessity. Just like hearing the gospel of Jesus, or a particular passage of scripture, we learn by repetition. I'm going to listen to this again tomorrow before work
Your philosophies and "teachings" seemed very familiar and I wondered if . . . And then when I heard you quote Jefferey R. Holland, I knew. Thank you for your example of living a higher law.
Happy Birthday young man!😎. I am 45 and in the commercial concrete business. I love the insight and priceless knowledge and experience you share with us!
What a great list. You can often spot a leader who’s never been a follower. They generally aren’t the people you’ll enjoy working with. You’ll certainly learn less from these types of leaders. I wholeheartedly endorse the notion of not getting “promoted” (or promoting an employee) too soon or simply because of the number of years experience someone has. The best advice I received as a junior leader who was chomping at the bit for a key role was just to wait a bit. My mentor (everyone should have one) calmly explained that if a year or two should pass until I got this key role, that it would be fine in the long run. Why? For every year that passes you’re a year wiser (ideally), more mature & more experienced than your peers. When you do finally get that role, you’ll run circles around your peers. You’ll also likely have learned a bit about being patient & humble, while retaining (increasing, maybe) confidence in yourself & your abilities.
Happy Birthday Scott. As usual your knowledge and wisdom are golden to all of us. Please continue to share your thoughts and insights with us. I feel the Lord is using you to fight his battles.
Yes I have found value in all of these videos! I'm serprised to see mostly people in the 60+ age group commenting I've sed for year's I have to much work to east my time looking for a job. And even today that is true. I feel bad for at fucher because I don't see the people to replace us the ......
Thanks so much for this content. I agree with 99% correct about out all items. I respectfully disagree that Jordan Peterson is worth listening to, but I very much appreciate the notes about following well before leading well. I have learned so much from your generous sharing of the world of working in the trades. To your health and happiness! -Aaron
Very useful advice. I myself listen a lot to Jocko Willink and his philosophy on extream ownership. Please make more videos like this. Its so important to listen to people whos been there and wants to teach it
This advice isn't just for the trades. It's for life. This is good wisdom.
Was just about to say that
Absolutely brother
Dear Mr Wadsworth, my name is Alex and I wanted to say thank you for your encouraging and inspiring words and videos. I am 43 years old and I have two jobs. I do carpentry and light construction and I am a firefighter. I find myself taking words from your videos and using them to be better, in both of my professions. Just a few day ago I had an interview for a promotion and I used a few of your inspiring words to answer a few of the questions I was asked in said interview I'm proud to tell you after 13 years of being a firefighter and 9 years of grinding and staying hungry and taking promotional exams I am the newest Lieutenant on the fire department that I work for. Thank you again Mr Wadsworth for your inspiring videos "and keep up the good work"
Congrats. May you continue to be humble and successful.
Well done 👏. Sitting in the chair after knowing you earned it will be worth every minute of hard work
Congrats Lieu! Firefighters are the unsung heroes of our nation. Be safe out there!
Hope the promotion is going well.
"If you're not 10 minutes early you're late". That was drilled into me as a kid and has stuck with me now into my late 30's. That and "if you don't know, ask someone", " whether you're the prime minister or a bus boy in a diner, take pride in your work and put in an honest day" are the main things I learned from my parents that have served me well through my career in the trades.
I'm the opposite. I have never ever been on time at work. But I also never arrived later than 10 min after it started. Once my boss confronted me about it. I told him that everyday I would be there half an hour later than the others but would take the time to clean off the tools and the job site properly for the others the next morning.
@@OptimisteProductionslol
@@OptimisteProductionsI don't want you to take this the wrong way, or not take it at all rather. But i think that's a less than satisfactory excuse to sleep in a little. Why not do both? 15 minutes less sleep each night won't ruin you. Better yet find yourself in bed earlier. Set the alarm, put your phone down and go to sleep. Read yourself to sleep with something boring if need be. And always be on time, if nothing else but for the respect to your name that could be gained.
Scott, I'm not much younger than you. I had a mentor (well many) but this one quoted Mark Twain "Kindness is the language the deaf can hear, and the blind can see." I've been a construction super since 1998, and this has been a lesson that continues to teach me more than any other lesson.
I say to the boys I'm supposed to mentor "I want you to feel like I do. I never drive to work apprehensive, nor drive home defeated." It's not me that figured it out, i can tell you that. THANK YOU MENTORS!!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday, Scott. My 67 is coming up soon.
Nothing earth shattering here, just good, solid, sage advice. Some of this my dad tried to teach me. But I was too smart to listen. Some of this I learned too late to have much impact on my working life, but any improvement at any time is a positive step.
Knowledge and wisdom are the most important things to pass to the next generation and doesn't cost a penny to do so. Your presentation here was clear, well said, and on point. Thank you.
I don't remember where I heard this, but I think it is good advice. "It is better to be thought of as a fool, than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt."
King henry the third
Proverbs 17:28 says "even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise, and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding"
Really respect your wisdom. I watch with my 14 year old son. Not only is it important to learn a trade, but also how to be a decent young man in a profane world. Thank you.
Thank you.
I’m 61 and need to hear this again and again. Helps keep us balanced. But today’s young generation needs to hear it, starting in junior high.!
boy do they ever, last two generations are a sad bunch, lazy, entitled unwilling to apply themselves to learning, and so on...!
I am 41 and back during covid I was terminated from a job and corporate career that I had worked in for more than 15 years. Over 15 years I began to resent my decision to get a cush office job. I decided to turn the termination into an opportunity to go into the trades. 4 years later I'm a successful roofing contractor who is very gratified in my work. I appreciate the old school man of integrity way you conduct yourself and teach others to be. If I can reflect you when I am your age, I will be very pleased.
Very inspiring sir. I’m currently a marine wanting to pick up a trade when I get out. Thank you for sharing and I hope your business continues to flourish.
Roofing/waterproofing is great I love it
That comment on waiting to be your own boss came at such the perfect moment in my career. Thanks! I could go on... But let's just say you're a treasure of a man. I owe you about a thousand more of these.
Just started carpentry 2 months ago. I realized I am a talker. I didn’t really have friends in high school and kept to myself. Then my coworker just happens to have a passion in my interest. Instead of remembering that we are at work, I get too excited to talk about what I never get to talk about and it really puts a strain on both mine and his efficiency. Knowing to shut up and keep the conversations to a minimum is really important. I have been working on this for the past two weeks and can already see that I am much more productive.
It amazes me how learned you are with quotes from the past and how you always have one for every situation. I respect that
It’s remarkable how far you can get in construction just by simply showing up
Show up. You just bested 25%.
Show up on time you bested another 25%.
Show up on time with a good attitude and you are ahead of 75%.
That just made you an exceptional hand.
Excellent advice. I'm a retired laborer, then Carpenter then Supt then PM. Communication is key. Poor communicators are always held back. Always. Or they don't last long. Problem solving ability should have been mentioned. Its an attitude where you never throw up your hands but move forward dealing with things as they are and to put the train back on the track or even improve where things are going ok. Keeping emotional control is another one you should add. I had a few significant failures there that I wince about still. A calm mind and controlled emotions are key. Thanks for the post. Old school is still the best school.
These insights can give a guy such an improvement in their work and character. Thank you
I felt for you digging in the mud. To save on rent money, I dug a very long ditch about 3 ft deep connecting 2 houses, about 90ft. Ditch kept filling with water everytime it rained but I was commited and was short on rent. No whining, just did what it took. That's what we all need to do, whatever it takes.
I really appreciated this video, very good points, especially on word choice. We indeed are living in a profane world. Profanity can hide ones intelligence and value by turning off those around them. Its very saddening to see the potential in what the individual is trying to express but then is muddied by their words. If only they chose better words. Thank you for the video. Good points to keep at the forefront of our minds. It's a good daily exercise.
Not in The Trades, and retired from Nursing a few years ago (but Nursing is a soft trade if there is such a category). Regardless, your wise words resonated with me - I even took notes - thank you for sharing these. 👍💕
I could tell a hundred stories from my past that solidify these points. Now I'm watching my own son, running his own business, learning how these things play out in real life. Thanks for sharing. I hope the younger folks listen!
I've been designing and implementing software systems since 1990. Everything said in this presentation is completely true in my career.
Mad that you mentioned JBP, you two are my greatest mentors, aside from my father, apply all of your teachings as much as I am able.
It's so refreshing to hear a master craftsman speak to attitudes.
Your advice applies across the spectrum of job skills.
Great message to ALL who want a career, not just a job.
All your hard work throughout your life has paid off, now you are spreading wisdom with over a million subscribers. I salute you.
Whenever I’m having a bad day at work I throw this guy on and he always helps me remember why I chose to work for myself as a handyman/ builder. Helps remind me the stress of deadlines payroll mistakes etc is way better then stress of working all week not having enough money
Jeffrey Roy Holland has a mountain of wise words. I have always enjoyed hearing him speak, I really apriciate the positive and uplifting thoughts you have to share, please keep it up.
True words all, Scott. At 66 soon and in the trades for 38 years, I have learned that mistakes happen. And when they do, it is how they are handled that makes all the difference.
Thank you for the inspirational words.
Happy belated birthday Scott. 66 here as well, and started out as a Bricklayer in 1979. 40+ years and now a CM for the last 20 years. Planned on retiring in May but they talked me into staying another year to finish the 6 projects currently started. CEO said he was worried about "replacing the knowledge". Made me proud and the result of the years we have put in to learn our trades. Fitting with your wisdom for the young. Keep up the good work.
Happy Belated Birthday, SCOTT! 🎂🎂🎂
At 63, and a retired Local Union #134, IBEW Journeyman Electrician, I truly relate to you channel, your knowledge and all that you share with us, your viewers. 👍👍🙏😇
Mr. Wadsworth, I am 70 years old and run a fairly good size pest control company stretches from Ocala, Florida to book Raton, Florida mostly up the middle of the state and on the East Coast. I find your teachings refreshing, true, and full of just pure common sense. I’m going to use, your teaching on conventional wisdom here with my employees. Thanks, Robert Bates, Bates Exterminating, Jupiter, Florida.
Needed to hear this. Been laid off twice in last the last year and my hall is telling me gonna be a year outta work. Been bitter and cynical about the trade I’ve chosen but walked away from this video lifted up. Thank you
Amen Brother on this video. This is wisdom that applies to all careers, not just the trades. We're fortunate you have an outlet to teach these lessons.
You are a good honest man Scott. My thanks as an 3rd year electrician apprentice
I’m turning 60 here pretty soon, I’m a GC, I’ve been in the trades most of my life, but I often now work alone. When I do have a crew working with me I try very hard to go above and beyond for my guys.
I talk too much, that’s my bad side, I work on it all the time, thanks for the reminder.
Cheers from Tokyo!
This man is a hidden gem
Professionalism, Respect, Integrity. Scott you set a great standard for all! Your Reputation Your Honor. Priceless!
Dad always said u have to rise to the occasion! Thanks Scott!
I always love the advice you have I hope the younger generations are listening also
Happy Birthday Scott!! Thanks for being the Essential Craftsman.
Got to your pod thru Buckin's. I highly regard decency in people. I would like to mention that in Hellenic language, (Greek to outlanders), which language is the only one I know, where the signifier is exactly the signified, the word smart is ΕΞΥΠΝΟΣ which means out of sleep, thus AWARE, as opposed to fast thinking. I regard you Scott as an ΕΞΥΠΝΟΣ person and am thankful for the time I spent watching your videos, mainly because one can recognize that you love to share.
Phedon from Hellas
Excellent points made.
I spent several years as an electrical apprentice learning some good and some bad from my leaders. After many more years in the field as a Journeyman electrician I got the opportunity to teach in a classroom setting. I teach more than the required curriculum. I make sure to teach the “tricks of the trade” also.
Very Inspiring videos Scott..
You even make stringing a line, Sound Profound...
Honestly, the best attribute you can have in the trades, and life in general is "give a shit". Do everything from brushing your teeth to hanging drywall to the best of your ability, every time.
Mindfulness 👍
So very true! I worked as a general manager for a company. During my time there no one ever saw the owner. All the clients I had contact with assumed that I owned the company, not because I acted like a big shot but because I took ownership of everything that needed to be done and made sure it was done right the first time.
Thank you for this, I had been looking for a way to phrase the nature of my struggle with some things. And you hit the nail on the head.
"Giving a damn", is such a core element that drives so much of our satisfaction, disappointment, pride and shame.
Golly gosh darn it, you used profanity. You have a weak mind! Your point is now invalid.
Yeah? Is that y you're broke commenting on stupid shit? 😂
"Great followers become great leaders." That incredible
Every time you open your mouth, you are interviewing, whether you like it or not. Choosing your words is very important. In my line of work, leadership training speaks of owning your mistakes. You are very correct sir. Thank you for sharing these traits. You really could teach leadership in the fire service. I just shared your video on my facebook page for my fire service friends to listen and see if they also believe that these are good traits.
Lots of great lessons here, including some things that made me stop and look at myself again.
Happy Birthday 🥰🥰🎂🎂🥳🥳🎈🎈You provide so much for us and keep us balanced. This is good for younger generations to hear this and pay attention. Thank you.
I wish I would have had some of this advice when I was younger. Being the employee longer may have been beneficial. But I was too hungry and started my own business at 23. Still in business 14 years later, but I learned a lot of hard lessons along the way. The biggest, just the management of people. That’s something I didn’t see a lot of yet.
Yes be honest with yourself and others, be grateful for what you have but hungry for more, take the road less traveled and sometimes make your own road
this has been my 50 year road to success
35 year old welder finishing up Construction Engineering and Management Masters. Your tips are welcome and appreciated, sir! Hoping for a decent career as a FE, Sup, whatever opportunities ahead! Body couldn’t take the labor much longer, and pay was great but not enough to survive in this economy with a kid on the way. Your channel and insights are greatly appreciated! :)
I hear ya. Been working in construction for some time now. Im working with an electrician at the moment but my elbow has been killing me for some time. Thinking about going civil engineering. Im almost done with an AA in engineering.
@@EdEM90 Keep pressing onward and upward! One nice thing about today is there’s very little competition when it comes to competent leaders! Haha
Wise words. At the end of the day, it's your life. Take responsibility for it. It took me having children to fully understand my own importance. What a dependable person truly means. Not only in work but for life. I myself made it into management. Treat others how you want to be treated. Life time learner, perfect summary. Love have love, the world has enough hate to go around.
I just found your channel. Lots of good words, lots of good advice. I've been working since nineteen seventy 9 I spent 15 years as an automotive technician. Im, in the building trades.
Four28 years, the best advice I got when I got into the building trades heavy construction. Keep your mouth shut and your eyes and your ears open.
I've built everything. From buildings to sea walls 2 tunnels. I have an opportunity to go to work for a school to pass on my skills that I have learned. Hopefully, there will be people in the class that are willing to learn and listen.
The world needs more Scott’s. I’ve had a father and mentors all my life. But no man I’ve ever met has this level of wisdom and is as articulate In his wisdom. God bless you.
-Chad Summers Apprentice carpenter local 425
I very much appreciate your sometimes 180° outlook on some of your topics. You're a very good wordsmith and enjoy listening to your logic. Wish you were around when I was a young man in the 70s.
These advice maps on every job and workplace I ever had. As on every relationship and friendship.
Sir this is a GREAT way of conducting one self in life!!!!!
Man imagine if you spoke about hunting in the way you about other things. I bet some people would benefit greatly. You’re a wise and knowledgeable man Scot 👍🏻🇦🇺
Happy Belated Birthday to you. Thank you for imparting your wisdom and knowledge to the online learning community. You are an inspiration. God Bless you!
I would agree with all the points in your discussion.
I am a retired union carpenter that began in non-union residential work with my uncles in 1975. I worked my way up through the non-union world to foreman/superintendent. Someone must have noticed that I could speak and spell and other people could understand what I was saying.
After that I joined the carpenter's union and began running commercial work. I retired from that gig in 2015. After that I worked for 5 years for a state park system managing construction and maintenance for 58 state parks. That was another busy and interesting, though somewhat short chapter in my life.
By the way, our birthdays must be pretty close to each other, as I just turned 67. Thank you for another enjoyable video.
I appreciate you sharing your wisdom with us. I was in the cabinet business for about 5 years and have worked for the gubment for nearly 20 years now. I do drive a snow plow when it does snow. The loader and I started out at around the same time and we get along. While the rookies are getting loaded with salt my truck is already loaded.
My uncle taught me that profanity is the sign of a man who has no vocabulary.
This advice applies to all careers- I’m an attorney and this is great advice!
Owning mistakes is big. My father once told me he has never seen anyone get fired when they come to their foreman admitting a mistake and asking how they should fix it. It’s only when you try to hide your mistakes you really get in trouble or fired. His words have held true in my working years.
20 years as a self employed car painter and I watch a lot of repair videos. You never know when a nugget will pop up.
Thanks Phil, I am 71 and I really appreciate what you shared in this video. There is no exception for learning without having someone to ride you to understanding, keep up the good work.
i'm probably one of your younger viewers (24) and wanted to say happy birthday!!
i'm an assistant superintendent now, and the only reason why my boss was willing to hire someone as green as me is because of all the traits you listed. i bookmarked this video as a reminder for (hopefully) more birthdays to come.
67 years in construction and construction management as an engineer. Everything you said is spot on. On profanity... there is a time and place for it. The problem is it is used so often that it is ineffective. If I used it once a year it was a lot, but when I used it, people sat up and took notice. Using the correct tool for the job is just as important in language as in fabrication. My daughter is becoming a welder and I tried to instill this in her... just because everyone else does it... if you do it, make it effective and not just a waste of breath. Teaching others is the best way to discover how much you don't know. Some people teach by repeating the same words louder. If you can't explain your job to a kindergarten kid, a high schooler, an apprentice, your wife, and a seminar of professionals and get your point across, you need to learn more of what you are speaking on.
All these years of watching you’d I never knew you’d guided for elk. Very cool. So much stuff in your life very cool.
Profanity-particularly the “F” bomb- used to be rare. Growing up, IF I heard someone around cuss, I knew they had reached their limits of frustration. In 1998 I moved to Columbus OH and landed my first real job in a truck shop. I quickly realized that some people were dropping the f bomb so often, that if they dropped that one particular word from their vocabulary, they could communicate in half the words. Needless to say, I purposed to not communicate that way, and I’ve made sure my boys know that it’s not professional to act that way. Awesome advice. Love the channel 🙌🏻
I’ll second the “Take responsibility for your actions” Back in the late 80’s while working in a custom millwork shop fabricating some arched framing I screwed up 25 sheets of fir plywood. What did I do…Went straight to the owner of the company because I didn’t want him to find out second hand. He said quote. “Thank you… If that’s the worst you do you’ll be fine” Clear conscience and a good day. 👍👍
Thank you for this - very inspiring. Just sent to my nephew who is a sophomore in HS and will be entering a trades program next fall.
i rarely comment on videos but i want to say thank you for the message, i am not in the trades but in a completely different field, white collar if you will, and i find these same policies and rules to live by so applicable to my field as well. They're almost universal if you can learn the central message and apply it to your craft. point 5&6 is completely true and i witnessed it in practice when i was learning from the guys who never shied from the hard problems, to now being that guy who everybody comes to. you have to want to learn and attack the hard problems, work is hard just like you said, but the delayed gratification of putting in effort on an issue others avoid and deliver on it...that's priceless.
One of the channels I like is "Charisma on Command". Usually entertaining videos, but have lots of good tid bits on improving your ability to connect with other people or handle people who are hard to deal with.
Happy belated birthday, appreciate that you’ve been bless with such good health. Chronologically, less than a year older than you. Physically, much older. Enjoy your posts, no usually this late getting to watch them.
The Essential Craftsman I love is still here, and I hope you’re here to stay for a lot longer. Thanks for what you do 🤙
Can't think of a better way to express appreciation for this message but to say " I luvvvvv you" !!!
Two big points I still have a lot to grow in.
1 - Following.
2 - Coming forward with my mistakes.
100% agree with your comments on profanity. It tends to keep potential leaders from breaking from the pack.
This is the first time I have commented on one of your videos. I found your channel just before you started the spec house and I have really been enjoying all the different aspects of your work.
I'm a 65 year old, your age, retired school bus mechanic. My family owned a contracting business where I learned many trades. I still do some handyman work, mostly electrical.
I just wanted to tell you how much I have enjoyed your channel. I have done some forging and would like to do more in the future. I never imagined I would be this busy after retirement. Lol I have my grandfather's 325# anvil and would like to make use of it.
I am enjoying your opinions and point of view, keep up the good work.
Honestly, your words of encouragement have inspired me to improve my CV truthfully,
NO JOKE😊
Man great stuff. Giving me grandfather vibes. In a good way , thank you
Thanks for being a light to this world!
MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS SCOTT
Thanks Mr.Wadsworth for your words of wisdom
Very wise words from a wise sage. Thank you for expressing this information. Hopefully, the younger generations are listening.
I thought you were older than I, I'm 58 and have have been in the union for 38 years in the electrical union installing life safety systems in new construction in NYC commercial properties with my highlight being the foreman for the entire rebuild for the life safety system's at the new trade center site. Learning how to use my team for their strength's was the most difficult part and don't believe in saying negative things about my crew, i believe every person has their strengths and had to learn them use that to my advantage to get the job done by asigning tasks that they were good at and it paid great dividends as we met every single deadline of the rebuilding of ground zero.
Thank you for your good insight on leaving a good clean life with morals and family values I appreciate your wisdom
terrific video. i would like to add 'reading people's moods and motivations.' this skill set has made it easier to work with a partner and/or team.
I'm 27 and have been an electrician for over 3 years now. This is wonderful advice. I've heard it before from you from previous videos but hearing it again is a necessity. Just like hearing the gospel of Jesus, or a particular passage of scripture, we learn by repetition. I'm going to listen to this again tomorrow before work
Your philosophies and "teachings" seemed very familiar and I wondered if . . .
And then when I heard you quote Jefferey R. Holland, I knew. Thank you for your example of living a higher law.
Happy Birthday young man!😎. I am 45 and in the commercial concrete business. I love the insight and priceless knowledge and experience you share with us!
Same age as you. This RUclips is one of the best things I have seen on the internet. Thanks
What a great list. You can often spot a leader who’s never been a follower. They generally aren’t the people you’ll enjoy working with. You’ll certainly learn less from these types of leaders. I wholeheartedly endorse the notion of not getting “promoted” (or promoting an employee) too soon or simply because of the number of years experience someone has. The best advice I received as a junior leader who was chomping at the bit for a key role was just to wait a bit. My mentor (everyone should have one) calmly explained that if a year or two should pass until I got this key role, that it would be fine in the long run. Why? For every year that passes you’re a year wiser (ideally), more mature & more experienced than your peers. When you do finally get that role, you’ll run circles around your peers. You’ll also likely have learned a bit about being patient & humble, while retaining (increasing, maybe) confidence in yourself & your abilities.
Happy Birthday Scott. As usual your knowledge and wisdom are golden to all of us. Please continue to share your thoughts and insights with us. I feel the Lord is using you to fight his battles.
Yes I have found value in all of these videos! I'm serprised to see mostly people in the 60+ age group commenting I've sed for year's I have to much work to east my time looking for a job. And even today that is true. I feel bad for at fucher because I don't see the people to replace us the ......
Thanks so much for yor videos, your example and your character
Anyone keeping a list of quotes this man spits out? Gold. A perfect mix of scripture and the best of the world.
The greatest gift.....permission and ability to change. Do so for the better. Daily. "It ain't over, ' till it's over".
Happy birthday Scott, thank you for the wise words
Thanks for all of your videos, your sage advice comes from earned experience. I have learned a lot from you and I really appreciate it.
Thanks so much for this content. I agree with 99% correct about out all items. I respectfully disagree that Jordan Peterson is worth listening to, but I very much appreciate the notes about following well before leading well. I have learned so much from your generous sharing of the world of working in the trades. To your health and happiness! -Aaron
Very useful advice. I myself listen a lot to Jocko Willink and his philosophy on extream ownership. Please make more videos like this. Its so important to listen to people whos been there and wants to teach it