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🚨 On the morning of December 6, 2024, an unusual and dramatic incident took place at Safety Harbor Fire Station 53 in Pinellas County, Florida. Two firefighters were injured when a car crashed into the fire station, setting off a chain of events no one saw coming.

Around 9 a.m., 63-year-old Malinda White was having a rough time with her car's transmission and needed help. A deputy assisted her in trying to move the vehicle to a safer spot, but things quickly took a turn. Instead of following the suggested route, White lost control of her car, which then veered off course and crashed right into the fire station. White later claimed that her brakes had failed, causing the mishap.

At the time of the accident, five firefighters were in the middle of washing an emergency vehicle outside the station. The crash sent shockwaves through the scene, leaving two of the firefighters injured. Ryan Craig, 36, suffered non-life-threatening injuries, while Joseph Hans, 50, was airlifted to the hospital in serious but stable condition.

Check out the full article here from Fox13 Tampa Bay.

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Fuel

🇮🇹 This is likely a flavor combination you’ve never had before in a frittata. Check out this easy and delicious Caprese Frittata.

🍅 This mouth-watering dish blends Italian turkey sausage, fresh basil, and juicy grape tomatoes into a fluffy, savory dish that’s packed with protein. It’s quick, easy to make, and a healthy breakfast or brunch option you’ll love.

Grind

Push, recover.. push, recover.. LET’S GO!

🏃 Living a fast-paced life, like sprinting, can bring great rewards, such as achieving goals and experiencing personal growth. However, just as sprinters must plan for recovery to sustain performance, individuals in a fast-paced world must intentionally carve out time for rest, reflection, and self-care to maintain balance and well-being.

Without balance, both sprinting and a high-speed life can lead to burnout, reducing the very efficiency and joy they are meant to enhance.

🔴 Warm-Up:

• 3 min walking/light jog

• 30 sec high knees

• 30 sec butt kicks

• 30 sec body weight squats

• 30 sec rolling ankles

🟢 Main Workout: Focus on maximum effort during sprints, followed by active recovery

• Sprint 100m

• Walk back to recover. Focus on catching your breath and slowing down your heart rate

• Repeat for 8 rounds

• Quicker sprint for 30m (focus on the first few strides and your initial acceleration)

• Walk back to recover

• Repeat for 5 rounds

• Run 200m (job for first 30-40m, then build up speed to finish the last 50m by sprinting)

• Walk back to recover

• Repeat for 3 rounds

🔵 Cool Down: 1 min each

• Hamstring stretch

• Pigeon stretch

• Calf stretch

• Child’s pose

Lead

🥱 Are you stuck in a comfort zone that’s holding you back?

This quick 12-minute video from Bill Eckstrom reveals the powerful truth that growth only happens when we step into discomfort. If you're tired of playing it safe and want to reach new heights in your career and personal life, this talk will inspire you to embrace the challenges that lead to success. Take the short 12-minutes to watch this, you will not be disappointed.

• Encourage others to seek discomfort: If you want to develop, actively pursue situations that challenge you. Whether it's tackling a difficult project at work, learning a new skill, or engaging in an uncomfortable conversation, these moments are opportunities for growth.

• Help others reframe fear: Teach people that fear and discomfort are not signs of weakness, but signs that they are stepping out of their comfort zone and onto the path of improvement.

• Understand the power of struggle: Emphasize that struggle isn’t a setback; it’s a sign that you are learning and evolving. The discomfort you feel is an essential part of your journey toward success.

In summary, the core lesson from Eckstrom’s talk is simple: if you want to avoid stagnation and truly grow, you must be willing to embrace discomfort. By doing so, you will experience increased performance, personal development, and the ability to tackle bigger challenges in life.

Watch the full video here from Tedx Talks.

Riddle of The Week

Riddle answer: FIRE

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