Luck, Lessons & Lives, ft. TJ Gibbs

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Luck, Lessons & Lives, ft. TJ Gibbs

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TJ’s got what he calls “crappy luck” — but today, it might just be the kind of luck that saves someone else’s life. In this raw, unfiltered episode, TJ walks us through one of the most intense moments of his oilfield career: a catastrophic coiled tubing failure that should’ve taken a life… but didn’t. Why? Because of a hard hat. From freak accidents to near-misses, TJ shares the hard-earned lessons he's picked up over decades in the field. Joined by Courtney and Adrian, the conversation turns real fast — about why PPE matters, why young guys don’t always listen, and how leadership isn’t about yelling, it’s about modeling what you expect. You’ll hear:

A true story of a mechanical failure that shocked an entire crew
Why hard hats aren’t just “just in case” gear — they work
How complacency creeps in, even with the most seasoned workers
What real safety leadership looks like on small-job sites
Honest talk about mistakes, accountability, and turning bad luck into someone else's life lesson

Whether you're brand new to the oilfield or you’ve been in the game for years, this is one of those episodes that might just change the way you see your gear—and your responsibility.

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