I'm looking at this "lake effect snow warning" trending today, and it got me thinking about more than just the weather. We talk a lot on Mornings in the Lab about being prepared, about having a plan B, about showing up no matter what. A lake effect snow warning, for those of us who've lived through them, isn't just a forecast. It's a fundamental shift in conditions. One minute, clear roads. The next, whiteout.
And the thing about lake effect snow is you can't wish it away. You can't complain it out of existence. You just have to deal with it. You adapt. You check your supplies, you adjust your driving, you make sure your people are safe. It's not about avoiding the storm, because sometimes the storm just comes. It's about being the rock when it hits. Being the rock doesn't mean you never rest — it means you're still standing in 20 years.
We've been talking about burnout lately, and about what the other 34% of men know. I'd wager a good chunk of that knowledge is about navigating unexpected storms, whether they're environmental, professional, or personal. So, when the lake effect hits your life, what's your game plan? Let me know what you think.