The Brutal Reality of Working at an Arctic Diamond Mine | Lesson 6
Some of our best moments in life are happening and we don't even know it.
For a decade, I traded a normal routine for a two-in, two-out shift as an environmental scientist at a remote diamond mine in Canada's Arctic. It was a fly-in, fly-out operation with no roads, working 14 straight 12-hour days on the untouched tundra to ensure the mines were protecting the environment.
From tense stare-downs with massive gray wolves to the dreaded 2 A.M. "bear calls" pushing grizzlies off the active site, the job was wild, demanding, and completely unforgettable. Looking back, those were some of the most special moments of my career. Because here is the truth: the only thing that's constant in life is change, and you don't want to look back and realize you missed the best time of your life because you weren't present.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- The Fly-In, Fly-Out Reality: What it actually takes to compartmentalize your life for a grueling remote shift, and the real sacrifices it demands on your relationships and holidays.
- Wild Encounters & Bear Calls: True National Geographic moments, from being circled by curious caribou scouts to witnessing a high-stakes showdown between a grizzly bear and a protective bull muskox.
- Living in the Present: Why you have to make sure you're living in the moment, recognizing the good times, and embracing change before life passes you by.
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