Mike PleziaInside service technician, Clark Associates · Commercial Equipment, HVAC, and Refrigeration professional

We don’t know it all-and that’s a good thing

12 Mar 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief motivational monologue aimed at newcomers to the trades, the speaker emphasizes that it’s okay not to know everything when starting out. Confidence comes not from pretending mastery, but from embracing uncertainty, staying curious, asking questions, learning from mistakes, and consistently showing up. The speaker highlights that every technician began as a confused apprentice, and that continual learning and willingness to help others are key to growth in the trade.

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If you're new to the trades, here's something nobody tells you about not knowing. You don't have to know everything. You just have to be willing to keep learning. Every technician started out exactly where you are: confused, unsure, trying to figure it all out, maybe a little overwhelmed. The difference isn't what. They know. It's that they stayed curious. They asked questions, they paid attention, and they learned from their mistakes. They never forgot that there are only apprentices in the trades, and they kept showing up. Confidence doesn't come from pretending that you know everything. It comes from being okay with not having all the answers and knowing you can still figure it out. And now you know. And now you can help someone else know.