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As we combed the aisles of the show floor, we sought to interview just a few of these hopeful #FutureDrillers about what they think of drilling, what goals they have in life, and what the future holds in store for them and drilling worldwide.

Discover how coaching baseball taught Jake Fletcher leadership lessons, improving his personal and professional life.

The only way to avoid having the best ideas and innovations buried in the graveyard is to allow others the opportunity to explore and try new things.

Ontario's first geotech and environmental drilling training day bridged the knowledge gap through industry collaboration and professional development. 

In the drilling industry, the ability to listen actively is a skill that separates those who succeed from those who fail in the long run. 

Defining success looks different from drilling to coaching to military leadership, but the core principles remain the same. Find out how Captain Fletch uses his varied experiences to ensure all of his teams are 'game-ready.'

The lives of runners and mining professionals may differ in many ways. Still, one thing that remains the same is their ability to withstand all conditions, push past all obstacles, and find the right path forward in any situation. 

In this edition of Schmitt's 'Let Me Tell Ya,' John Schmitt explores the challenges of encountering boulders in cable tool drilling and offers practical advice and historical perspectives on how to manage and overcome these underground obstacles effectively.