In honor of Joe standing up to the hurricane, we get into the skill of taking professional punches. Adam and Joe explore how navigating professional criticism, competition, and differing opinions is essential to growing and thriving in the reptile industry. Adam and Joe discuss real-world experiences of competing with fellow breeders, dealing with harsh feedback from the community, and managing relationships with business partners. This episode focuses on building resilience, developing a thick skin, and finding opportunities to learn and improve when faced with friction from those around you.