Every year as we move into the end of November, adjusters all across the country begin the long slow ordeal of watching the calendar waiting until the end of January.  We sit in our favorite chair and listen intently to every word spoken on the Weather Channel as if half-way expecting to see Jim Cantore suddenly standing on some beach talking about the crazy out of season wailer heading toward the US.

This year, turn the TV down, add an app to your iPhone or HTC that will watch the weather for you and get yourself ready for 2011.  Get your "go-to-storm" kits cleaned, maintained, packed and ready.  Take the time to finish those CE's which you know you need to get and don't be afraid to pickup the phone.  Make sure that you remember the Adjuster Academy of Texas "Golden Rule":

Never throw away a resource!

Any sucessful Adjuster will tell you that they would not be where they are today without help.  While having your gear clean and ready for deployment is a must for preparation sake, why not add one more prep item to your year end list.  Make sure that you spend the remainder of 2010 with an eye on the prize by making calls to the various IA firms and updating your resume with any additional training you have completed.  Stay in contact with those Adjuster that you have met along the way.  You never know when one of those connections will lead to a deployment.

Have a great Holiday Season!
Josh