This episode is a repost of a written piece originally published on Substack on November 10, 2025, and is being shared again now that The D-Minus Diaries is available on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
November 10 marked the anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald. In this episode, Jim Jones reflects on that tragedy through a personal story from U.S. Coast Guard basic training, where one untied shoe triggered a lesson that would last a lifetime.
From a chaotic morning inspection in Cape May to later experiences in Army Special Forces, this episode explores why small details matter, how discipline is built under pressure, and why survival, leadership, and even everyday life often hinge on the things we overlook.
This is not a history lesson. It’s a reminder.
A reminder that little things become big things.That attention is a form of respect.And that in the middle of the storm, there is no 911.
You are the 911.
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