There’s a myth in aviation that careers unfold in straight lines. Taxi out. Line up. Takeoff. Climb. Cruise. Land. Reality looks more like holding patterns, diversions, and the occasional aborted takeoff. My dad’s Plan A  was to become a teacher. Then he took one ride in a small airplane. That flight rewrote the flight plan, and aviation became his new Plan A. That kind of pivot makes for a great origin story. But after decades inside this industry, I can tell you that’s not how it usually...

Because context changes everything. Words are not broken. Conversations are. We are surrounded by opinions, commentary, hot takes, and certainty delivered at full volume. Everyone has a platform. Not everyone has expertise. Do not confuse Influencers with Experts. Verify facts, confirm the credibility of the information and who is providing it. And cite your resources. Most Influencers are honest about who they are, and you should still Trust but Verify. Context is what tells us what a word...