Author Archives: Douglas R. Satterfield
[October 13, 2025] Yesterday, I published Part 1 of this two-part series on the 21 principles of The Art of War to establish a baseline for future articles. Drawing on the principles outlined by Sun Tzu, an ancient strategist and philosopher, gives us an advantage in any competition or negotiation. I will be referring to this layout often.… Read More »
[October 12, 2025] As an Army Lieutenant many years ago, I was given a paperback book and told to read it by my Infantry Brigade Commander. The Art of War, by the ancient Chinese General Sun Tzu, would be the bedrock of many of my future actions, both on and off the battlefield. There are 21 principles of… Read More »
[October 11, 2025] In my first book, “Our Longest Year in Iraq,” I made an effort to show how I developed to a point where I would achieve something important in my life. The discovery was my connection to combat Veterans and how they played an outsized role in my upbringing. ‘The Beginning’ is trying to lay this… Read More »
[October 10, 2025] A few years ago, I wrote several electronic books on “Good Habits for Leaders.” The latest edition is posted here, and after all this time, it remains up to date. There are 38 good habits listed and explained, and I was somewhat satisfied after compiling them in this ebook format, as those I led in… Read More »
[October 9, 2025] In an interview with Bill Maher and Jordan Peterson, they discuss why the Bible is the most influential and best-selling book of all time. During this conversation between these two intelligent men, Maher questions whether the Bible is comically stupid. “They love the Bible [referring to his relatives] and it’s the greatest book, and they… Read More »
[October 8, 2025] There is no denying that Hamas invaded Israel with the intent to murder, torture, and decapitate Jews in their twisted genocide ambitions. Yet, despite their ongoing evil in our time, Hamas continues to be supported by Western Leftist elites. Scott Johnson, in a well-written article, quotes William Shirer in the foreword of The Rise and… Read More »
[October 7, 2025] Ever since the first battle among humans, the best lesson of winning was to have the leader present, front and center. As a kid, I learned while touring Civil War battlefields that great leadership happens by that leader being there. At the most famous battles, the most senior Army Generals were on the battlefield, leading… Read More »
[October 6, 2025] Standing alone in the Mississippi Delta are several small towns steeped in poverty. One of them is Alligator, Mississippi. Joe & Nic’s Road Trip is a YouTube channel specializing in road trips, mainly visiting the downtowns and neighborhoods of rural America. They capture the decline of these small towns, showing the visual decay and the… Read More »
[October 5, 2025] Several lessons learned came from our first few days in the Iraq War. We had too many meetings with too many people to get things done efficiently or effectively. And, yet there was a need for additional planning to ensure success when we occupied an expanded combat footprint. At the same time, we learned about… Read More »
[October 4, 2025] Can money and possessions truly make you happy? Yes. Keep in mind that money and opportunity are similar, and if you’re wise, having more opportunity can be even better. However, once you have enough money to keep bill collectors at bay, more money doesn’t seem to improve your well-being. Most of us believe that if… Read More »