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Here's an interesting article I read and wanted to share.
Staying positive is a discipline
You do not need to abandon either your street intensity or your commitment to your physical survival in order to have a positive outlook on your chosen career.
Most officers start their career as idealistic young rookies ready to catch bad guys and rescue damsels in distress. Inevitably, theyll meet a cynical, time-scarred veteran who will tell them to Slow down... you know you cant make a difference. He may even add an observation like, A career in law enforcement is like putting your hand in a bucket of water and pulling it out. When you retire no one will even notice you were here. This will be the rookies first (among countless) invitations to venture down the path of cynicism and negativity.
Click HERE to read the whole article.
Stay safe my friends.
-Tim
Staying positive is a discipline
You do not need to abandon either your street intensity or your commitment to your physical survival in order to have a positive outlook on your chosen career.
Most officers start their career as idealistic young rookies ready to catch bad guys and rescue damsels in distress. Inevitably, theyll meet a cynical, time-scarred veteran who will tell them to Slow down... you know you cant make a difference. He may even add an observation like, A career in law enforcement is like putting your hand in a bucket of water and pulling it out. When you retire no one will even notice you were here. This will be the rookies first (among countless) invitations to venture down the path of cynicism and negativity.
Click HERE to read the whole article.
Stay safe my friends.
-Tim
