[May 5, 2026] Your enemies will tell you things about yourself that you do not know and that no one else will tell you. Of course, some of those things might not be true. But some of them will. And if your enemies tell you something terrible about yourself that’s true; they immediately become your harshest critics and… Read More »
[May 2, 2026] If you’re a military veteran, this one needs no explanation; if you’re on time, you’re late. You already live it. For everyone else: showing up exactly on time doesn’t make you punctual; it makes you late. The real rule is simple. Be early. Not because the clock police are watching, but because it shows you… Read More »
[April 29, 2026] Learning your limitations can be tough on the ego. My first big clue that I wasn’t “smart” came in 7th grade history class. The teacher assigned us to memorize the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution. We couldn’t argue with him. Memorizing stuff was normal back then—like learning the ABCs, counting to 100, or saying the… Read More »
[April 28, 2026] One of my hard lessons learned from so many years in the Army was that upholding basic decency was crucial to success. Now we are witnessing what happens when good judgment fails and decency is thrown out the window. ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel’s failure to learn this lesson about hatred has led to his own destruction.… Read More »
[April 22, 2026] Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s April 15, 2026, UT Austin speech is one of the most important arguments for our form of government given in my lifetime, so I’m sharing my take here. His speech is pure originalist constitutionalism (see embedded video at the end). In the speech, Thomas anchors the entire American system in… Read More »
[April 12, 2026] John Wayne rode his horse like he owned the whole prairie, and folks still talk about the quiet strength he brought to every role. His characters didn’t whine or make a big show when trouble came knocking. They squared their shoulders, kept their word, and got the job done. That’s stoicism, cowboy style; facing the… Read More »
[April 11, 2026] The “zombie apocalypse” has surged in popularity through films, TV shows like The Walking Dead, video games, and survivalist fiction. What began as niche horror now symbolizes societal fears. But, can we really learn any lessons from this trend. Beyond entertainment, it offers practical life lessons: prepare for crises, build skills and community, cultivate resilience,… 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 »
[April 1, 2026] In the United States Army, the “battle buddy” concept pairs every Soldier with a designated partner for mutual support. This pairing begins in basic training and extends into operational units, creating a bond of accountability. Soldiers are trained to watch each other’s backs in every environment—from live-fire ranges to combat zones. The system is not… Read More »
[March 30, 2026] It’s happening all across the nation. The latest casualty is the San Francisco school system just admitted their big equity experiment failed. For those reading this website, this should come as no surprise. On March 25, 2026, the school board voted 4-3 to bring back eighth-grade algebra. They had removed it in 2014 to make… Read More »