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EPISODE · Jan 26, 2026 · 28 MIN

The 7 Laws of Academy Success- Law 3 The Law of Priorities

from The Side by Side ATC Podcast

In this episode, I talk about a topic that you will hear over and over while you are at the Academy and for the rest of your career as an air traffic controller: PRIORITIES.It starts with understanding that your number 1 priority on any given day is THAT DAY!If you are worried about what is coming up in 3 or 4 weeks, or you are trying to learn something that your instructors have not taught you yet, or you may even not be placing a priority on practicing, then you may have your priorities messed up. And if your priorities are messed up in this career, you have a HUGE problem.Getting your priorities right is a must, that's why this is a Law and not just a suggestion.Concentrate on the fundamentals and MASTER them. Then, you can go on to more advanced things that you will have to know. Without the fundamentals, you won't be able to master the more advanced things that are required.Thank you all for listening! I hope and pray that you all have a great, and safe, week!FOR HELP:To set up a FREE call: sidebysideatc.com/scheduler/free-consultPre-AcademyIf you are heading to the Academy in the next few months, I put together a structured 90-day preparation blueprint that walks you through exactly what to focus on each month before you go. It's designed to help reduce shock and build confidence before day one. You can download it at: sidebysideatc.com/page/blueprint .I also have a video where I explain the different things that are on the enroute Non-Radar Map. You can get that video at: sidebysideatc.com/page/map-video .Already at the AcademyIf you are already in the enroute radar portion of the Academy and feeling a little behind or lost, I have a 72-Hour Radar Recovery Plan that will help you get past those feelings and start building confidence. You can download that at : sidebysideatc.com/page/72-hourplan .If you are interested in my Coaching Programs, you can get information at :sidebysideatc.com/page/non-radar-lab-programsidebysideatc.com/page/radar-lab-programsidebysideatc.com/page/complete-lab-programorsidebysideatc.com/page/radar-recovery if you are needing help with the beginning of enroute radar.QuestionsYou can email me questions, or comments, at: [email protected] .

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