[July 27, 2026] In America, and likely the rest of the West, a subtle but alarming cultural shift is underway right in front of us. A number of influential voices now claim that a specific list of traits is indicative of ‘racism.’ Jordan Peterson addresses this claim in a recent post on X. What distinguishes Peterson is that,… Read More »
[July 24, 2026] One of the timeless precepts of war is to always be prepared, especially for the unexpected. This idea is as old as warfare itself, a constant companion throughout human history. Those who fail to plan should plan on failing. America’s military has often started from a position of relative peacetime weakness, which has driven its… Read More »
[July 23, 2026] My view of military officers is that intelligence is the biggest predictor of their success long term. This should come as no surprise, as intelligence predicts success cross-culturally and within nearly any work or social environment. But what I found—through decades of direct observation—was that very high IQ often hindered officers in their early career… Read More »
[July 20, 2026] There are recent tactical and strategic changes in America’s war with Iran that deserve some comment. Despite a greater stranglehold and destruction of Iranian assets, the position of Iran in this war has not changed at all. They remain as recalcitrant as always. The question everyone seems to be asking, since Iran restarted their attacks… Read More »
[July 18, 2026] In 1915, Russian naval pilot Alexander Prokofiev de Seversky lost his right leg below the knee during his first combat mission over the Baltic Sea. A German destroyer’s anti-aircraft fire downed his aircraft, and the bombs aboard killed his observer. He once wrote in an article that “I owe my career to losing a leg.”… Read More »
[July 17, 2026] Six years ago this month, I wrote an article titled 10 Major Reasons for Leadership Failure. I thought I’d taken a pretty good shot at identifying what are common traits among failed leaders; from personal experience. The response, at the time, was low and the article attracted almost zero attention. This article is another attempt,… Read More »
[July 14, 2026] Debt is a tragic pitfall, especially for those who wrestle with delayed gratification and an unhealthy desire to save face or project an image of success. In a world that constantly bombards us with temptations of instant pleasure and status symbols, voluntarily taking on debt, except in a few rare and carefully considered exceptions such… Read More »
[July 12, 2026] As we walk through life, as we normally do, there are things that will call out to us. If we pursue them, they will take us on a deep journey. It doesn’t matter so much what calls; what matters most is that we pursue it and we pursue it. And that pursuit means that if… Read More »
[July 8, 2026] This is the face of leadership failure: Anthea Harris, Director of the National Museum of American History (NMAH). The White House’s Domestic Policy Council reports that the NMAH has abandoned its founding mission of patriotic education for activist ideology. Its capture by anti-American leftists is now complete. Established to celebrate American heritage, progress, freedom, and ingenuity, NMAH… Read More »
[July 3, 2026] After entering college for the first time, I struggled greatly with understanding my professors and the purpose of my daily assignments. I admit it. I was lost, and the struggle was most in my history and social science courses. Math, engineering, chemistry, and physics were easier for me. At the time, my discovery of my… Read More »