To lead a successful student life, full of mental and physical discipline, one of the best things to do is practice working hard at whatever it is you have that needs doing. While not everyone can be a mathematical genius or a bookworm, there is one skill that everyone can master over time. This is the ability to power through something which seems as if it could not be done and dragging out the resolution of what appears to be an impossible situation. Obviously this comes into play with a math exam or two (subsequently forgotten), but it also comes into play when you are confronted with the issue of understanding legal requirements for air conditioners under the regulations governing air conditioning in Florida. How did I find this out? Well, oppositional forces came in the form of an escalating list of steps that had to be completed, prior to being able to complete the process of getting a properly functioning air conditioner into the home. If I had not developed the skills to divide and conquer the preparation for this, it would have become overwhelming. I have a job to do, a child to care for, a home to clean and organize. I should not need to have to worry about how I get my air conditioning working. However, thanks to the discipline I have built up in Wing Tsun Kung Fu, I was able to power through the obstacle that was the Florida Statute Governing Air Conditioning. Many of you are wondering what that is, and I’m here to help you with that.
Did you know that Florida Statute 553.908(2) requires that air conditioning systems installed in the state of Florida be sized by a licensed mechanical or electrical engineer, or licensed mechanical contractor, according to rules adopted by the Building Codes Commission, following rules developed by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, “after consultation with the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers”? That means that if you have an HVAC installed that is incorrect, you may need to go through some trouble to ensure that it has been fixed. The process of going through the steps, one by one, helped both my mental and physical discipline, as well as gave me the ability to stay focused on each task despite whatever distractions came about. All the hype about very valid concerns regarding air conditioning in Florida, means that there are a lot of people going into career paths to ensure that air conditioning systems function well. The process of actually digging in and figuring out how to do it all, accurately and promptly, was helped by having the skills which I learned in martial arts.
It may sound unusual, but the focus and discipline learned from practicing martial arts can help you deal with issues which arise in your daily life. For example, a friend had her air conditioning go out, due to tree damage on her apartment building and roof. This may not sound like a big deal, but when you have a toddler, the need to keep the temperature regulated becomes a big deal, very quickly. She had a job where she could not just leave to deal with this, nor could she take off multiple days until a technician arrived to check it. The greatest step I was able to have the self-discipline to take, was to tackle things carefully to ensure no mistakes when dealing with the insurance company. Step by step, I was able to figure out what we could do to address issues as they came up. Thanks to the time I’ve spent training in Wing Tsun, I have the discipline to be precise and resilient under pressure. You can apply these basic concepts to any number of situations in life, but they are especially useful when dealing with understanding the requirements set forth in Florida Statutes regarding air conditioning. If you find yourself stuck in a position where you need your A/C replaced, don’t hesitate to reach out and discuss how the law can help you. You may need to become familiar with Florida Statute 553.908(2) or 553.845(2)(a), or 553.904.