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Journaling – Your Personal Case Study with Matt Fanslow [RR 648]
Matt Fanslow, Diagnostician and Podcaster Episode 64811th June 2021 • Remarkable Results Radio Podcast • Carm Capriotto, AAP
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Matt Fanslow is the diagnostic tech/shop manager at Riverside Automotive in Red Wing, MN. His primary responsibilities are to diagnose driveability and electrical/electronic issues, and perform most all programming, coding, initializing, adoptions, etc. Basically, if it needs to be figured out or has wires, it goes to Matt. He’s been a tech since 1996. Matt is also a subject matter expert for ASE and has instructed at Vision Hi-Tech Training and Expo. Matt has participated on 18 ASE technical committees for the ASE Practice Test, A6, A7, A8, and L1 tests. He’s also done case studies for Standard Motor Products. Fanslow’s goal is to do everything in his power to improve the overall level of professionalism within the automotive and light truck repair trade and also raise the level of its public image. Matt Fanslow’s Previous Episodes HERE. Key Talking Points
  • Competent technician shortage
  • Biggest issues within shops- communication and remembering everything as things change
  • Commute back and forth to work- have time to think about your day. Be honest and critical. When you’re entry-level there may be more negatives than positives, don’t beat yourself up about it. Unpack it step by step. Were you on your phone too much? Did you have unnecessary motions?
  • Keeping journal/diary/google docs- while at work jot down some bullet points and when you’re at home expand each one. Helps with great with memory and learning. If using an electronic journal you can search it as time goes on. As you accumulate entries over time, go back and read what you wrote and see firsthand the progress you’ve made. Brings value to yourself and employer. Confidence through competency. Steer the direction of feelings of anxiety and being overwhelmed with new information. Use anxiety to push yourself forward.
  • Future journal/diary you write in every month or every few months. Where do you want to be? How will you get there? Be a specialty tech or diagnostic tech etc. Build a path and map out weak areas to focus on.
  • Everyone learns differently- write down your take on processes that helps you learn and remember
  • The way your brain works is malleable- rewire it with how you learn best
  • What is memory? To learn from mistakes and not doing them again. Our memory has changed as technology has advanced. We no longer memorize information like we used to with the ease of the internet search engines. Remembering phone numbers is a skill of the past.
  • Scientific proof and studies- Journal of Applied Psychology and National Academy of Sciences.
  • Jorge Menchu- Episodes 180 and 241
 
  • Thanks to Matt Fanslow for his contribution to the aftermarket’s premier podcast.
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