Summer is more than a season. It’s as much a state of mind—a time of work but also of rest, healing and recovery. For such a powerful season of growth, it can be surprisingly subtle. Listen carefully and you’re liable to hear it whisper its arrival or departure. If you’re not paying attention, it’s easy to miss.
The other day I was standing at the front of a garage and shop testing drills with Joe Truini, one of PM’s contributing editors. It was a glorious summer day and we had the door up. Outside, it was all green and bright blue, with a shifting breeze. I didn’t look at the thermometer, but I’d say the temperature was about around 70 F
