@preparedtofightfire: My career hasn’t been perfect. I’ve made more mistakes than I can count. I’ve handled situations the wrong way. I’ve said things I wish I could take back. I’ve fallen short. I’ve let people down. I’ve made decisions I’m not proud of. But I’ve never let those moments become my identity. Every mistake became a lesson. Every failure became an opportunity to grow. Every setback gave me the chance to become a better firefighter, a better leader, a better husband, a better father, and a better man. The truth is, your worst moments don’t have to define the rest of your life. You always have a choice. You can stay stuck in who you were, or you can become someone better because of what you’ve been through. Don’t let your mistakes become your story. Rewrite it. Grow from it. Become someone you’re proud of. Don’t be afraid to start over. You may like your new story better.