[April 23, 2026] Dr. Jordan Peterson states in one of his lectures that universities rarely explain writing’s core purpose: to learn precise thinking. And thinking enables effective action and makes a person “absolutely deadly” against obstacles. He argues that education systems treat writing as compliance with rules and rubrics rather than the tool for shaping original thoughts and… Read More »
[April 2, 2026] People can write the story of who they were and who they are now. But preparing yourself for the Army and being all you can be means that you can also write the story of your future. If you are taking care of yourself, starting with the right attitude, recognizing your worth, and understanding that… Read More »
[March 21, 2026] Here’s a lesson from my early Army days that I learned the hard way. Those who were the best Soldiers, those with strength and character, and those who seemed to always have an easier time in both training and combat, were the ones who had developed deep mental resilience. As an unprepared recruit, I was… Read More »
[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 »