When Complacency Hurts: A Lesson from a Cracked Rib

What a painful reminder taught me about leadership, training, and getting too comfortable.

It’s my fault. I was overconfident and impatient, and that made me complacent. I rushed through something thought would be routine, convinced I didn’t need to slow down or think it through. And that’s how I hurt my ribs.

If you’ve ever cracked or bruised a rib, you know the kind of pain I’m talking about. It doesn’t go away. Every breath, every sneeze, e…