Author Archives: Douglas R. Satterfield
[March 29, 2022] Some folks will tell you this rule of what-not-to-do in combat is plain old common sense. Let me be clear! It’s not. I have seen some of the dumbest behavior on the battlefield, and those people still amaze me. Rules of combat are there because some people are just plain stupid. Don’t get me wrong,… Read More »
[March 28, 2022] I’ve always believed that the redeeming value of movies is more than their immediate entertainment value. Movies can teach us worthy lessons. Once, I posed the question, “Can we learn leadership from a movie?”1 Modern movies, however, disappoint … and I’m sure most of us would agree. I am convinced that some of the best… Read More »
[March 26, 2022] Much of what we do as leaders involve the mundane, necessary affairs to accomplish important goals. Leadership means having an end-game, whether by policy, edict, or influence. That is why a leader’s vision is crucial. The very best leaders are clear about what they want to accomplish and layout the steps to get there, the… Read More »
[March 25, 2022] For a long time now, there has been a developing trend feared by senior leaders in the U.S. military. That fear is that those new to our nation’s military are more likely to lie than others who preceded them. From what we see, young men and women are more willing to lie today than ever… Read More »
[March 23, 2022] Here is a philosophy of life I recently heard verbalized by a radio disc jockey. “Do as much good as you can, as best you can.” We will find stories about this same idea from ancient philosophers and biblical figures; we call it discipline1. Without discipline, you will fail. The idea of discipline, and I… Read More »
[March 23, 2022] As we sat in a small auditorium, our ROTC Professor arrived to announce our branch selections. My best friend, Frank Willis and I sat together. Frank was a dull fellow, brilliant but not good at ordinary social skills. Frank’s name was called, Military Intelligence was to be his branch. In the U.S. Army, occupational branches… Read More »
[March 22, 2022] A society that has many of its members standing strong against the evils that permeate our world is a fortunate society. A recent article by Coffee or Die Magazine staff writer Mac Caltrider1 highlights the remarkable life of NFL star and former Army Ranger Alejandro Villanueva. Wow, well done! “Villanueva served in the US Army’s… Read More »
[March 21, 2022] You don’t see kids doing the job of a chimney sweep anymore. I never had the job, nor did I know of any friends who did this job either. However, like all my friends growing up, we had odd jobs that made us better kids because we could appreciate life. You could also earn a… Read More »
[March 20, 2022] Today officially begins Spring as the trees begin to sprout their leaves, and the Robins migrated back to the north as they fit in with other such birds hunting for their next meal. Our past Winter had far more snow and lower temperatures, making more time available to read. I failed to get much reading… Read More »
[March 19, 2022] Here’s a little secret most people won’t tell you. Never lie, cheat, or steal … and do not tolerate those who do. These are the most basic and original human building blocks to success and satisfying life. Of all the things I write about in this blog, to stop lying, cheating, and stealing will be… Read More »