Marty's Mental Health Journey and More

  Uncertainty. It’s a word that stirs up discomfort, anxiety, and a sense of powerlessness in many of us. I know this feeling all too well. For much of my life, I’ve struggled with the heavy weight of uncertainty. It leaves you restless, unable to focus, constantly searching for some semblance of control. I vividly remember the solace I found in the military, a place where structure, planning, and preparation were paramount. The military taught me to anticipate major changes and face them with calculated responses. It was a world of certainty within an otherwise chaotic and unpredictable life. But in recent years, the world seems to be falling apart in ways we can’t control. And once again, the uncertainty feels unbearable. The Power of Control in the Face of Uncertainty In the military, there was a certain safety in knowing what was coming—plans were meticulously laid out, and there was a clear vision. You could see the future in a way. But then there were moments when I wasn’...

A journey that started in his youth and has spanned decades of flight, adventure, and sharing knowledge. For many years, I have had the privilege of engaging in countless conversations with Gilles, and each one reveals new layers of his fascinating journey through the world of aviation. His story is one that continues to inspire, a testament to how an early spark of curiosity can lead to a lifetime of extraordinary achievements. Born in Quebec City in the 1950s, Gilles’ early exposure to aviation was far from the bustling air traffic of today’s world. At the time, Quebec City didn’t have the international airport it does now, and planes were a rare sight in the skies above. But as young as five years old, Gilles’ life was forever altered by a single event that would set the course for his future. He was on a beach with his parents when a Taylorcraft float plane made an unexpected landing nearby. A crowd gathered in awe, but Gilles, too small to see the plane up close, felt the stirri...

  As someone who's been in the workforce for quite some time, it's hard not to notice the stark shift in attitudes and behaviors among today's employees, particularly younger generations. Over the years, I've seen a growing trend of employees who are increasingly disgruntled, impolite, and sometimes even aggressive. What’s even more concerning is how many have a difficult time receiving constructive criticism—no matter how positive or well-intended it may be. Often, the instant response is to claim injustice, discrimination, or victimization. A simple critique, meant to guide improvement, can quickly spiral into accusations or blame-shifting, and the concept of accountability seems to be slipping through the cracks. This trend raises some critical questions: What has changed? Why are younger workers responding this way? The Roots of the Shift To answer that, we need to examine the upbringing and education systems that shaped these generations. In recent years, many ...