[December 31, 2025] Many years ago, I got some pragmatic advice on how to succeed in my job as an Army officer. The professional advice was simple. Act like everything you do is an interview for a new job. At first, I thought this was overly dramatic advice, and it did seem so, but here is what that… Read More »
[December 18, 2025] It seems like a lifetime ago. First Grade began for me in 1958, now nearly seven decades ago, and so my memory has faded somewhat. But that rainy morning in September or October, my mother dressed me in a new yellow raincoat that smelled of rubber. To me, the new raincoat made me feel special,… Read More »
[August 20, 2025] In a TEDx Talk, Andrew ‘Drew’ Steadman speaks on leadership in the first 10 minutes of any crisis. He asks, “How do you plan to get through the first ten minutes of the toughest day of your life?” He speaks to us as an Army veteran, at the time, a Captain responsible for guarding a… Read More »
[June 5, 2025] I often hear that America’s education system is failing. And there is considerable evidence to support that claim, and perhaps that is why there is an effort to cut Federal funding to colleges that allow illiterate students to attend. With the problem of college-based Leftist indoctrination to the side, colleges have lowered their academic standards… Read More »
[May 10, 2025] Orient your life in every possible way to increase your chances that what you want will occur. Wasting time is doing anything that does not contribute to your personal goals. Know your goals and where you’re going. And if you are willing to make the right sacrifices to get there, you will always be successful.… Read More »
[April 6, 2025] Growing up on a bayou or a swamp gives a kid a sense of danger and self-awareness. That’s because those waterways are full of snakes, wild pigs, alligators, and other vermin that can make your life an adventure; few things can. “Don’t drink around the water,” good advice from my Dad, who told me that… Read More »
[April 4, 2025] This is an easy one today. I’m not sure who compiled this list of 50 unspoken social rules, so if you know, please put the reference in the comments section. This article is easy because these rules perfectly fit nicely with the basics of good leadership. There are, however, many more than 50. Let’s dig… Read More »
[March 6, 2025] Learning how to live a good life, at its core, means adopting all the responsibility you can bear. Dewayne Noel of the Dry Creek Wrangler School has an interesting take on this idea, and I’d like to highlight his ideas. Here are 5 habits to become a strong man. Dewayne sits in an old metal… Read More »
[February 22, 2025] General Paul E. Funk II, a recently retired 4-star U.S. Army General, has gathered some real wisdom over the years and has shared it with us. In his Funk’s Fundamentals, GEN. Funk is saying that being part of a team requires self-motivation and teamwork. Through training, team building, and effective leadership, every leader can succeed.… Read More »
[February 17, 2025] This article is the first in a new series on how to succeed in life as a military service member. Over the past few months, I’ve spoken with many Soldiers and Marines and asked them what they believe is the secret to their success. Success does require sacrifice, much of which I will discuss as… Read More »