[August 18, 2022] In The Atlantic’s November 1960 issue, S.L.A. Marshall gives an account of the “epic human tragedy” that unfolded when Allied troops landed on the shores of Normandy on D-Day.1 Recently, the article was highlighted in their magazine because it tells a story rarely told but one we need to hear. “Normandy was an American victory;… Read More »
[August 17, 2022] As regular readers of my leadership know, a recently retired FBI senior agent has taken it upon himself to expose the corruption within this once great organization. With the recent raid on former-President Trump’s home in Florida, Agent Delf A. “Jelly” Bryce has been working diligently to provide an update to us. We should all… Read More »
[July 30, 2022] A sad week for our Boy Scout Troop. Yesterday, we buried one of our Eagle Scouts; a good young man at 18 years of age, lifeguard, plans to attend college, 10 years in scouting, Catholic, dedicated, reliable, and trustworthy. It is difficult to realize we will never see this young man’s potential realized. Or to… Read More »
[July 26, 2022] Sunday morning I was informed that one of our Eagle Scouts, a Boy Scout since he was 7 years old (a Tiger Cub), had passed away in his sleep. Any time we lose a loved one, good friend, or someone who showed promise, spirit, and friendliness, we mourn for their loss to us and our… Read More »
[July 20, 2022] Why is marriage important for you? There is no other place in your life where you can be totally honest and where your negotiation skills will be tested to the limits. If you can be honest, truthful, and are willing to work hard on your personal skills, then get married. Marriage is the highest form… Read More »
[July 20, 2022] The best man is a very dangerous man, a man who has his internal monster under voluntary control.1 Everyone says, “You should be harmless, virtuous, you shouldn’t do anyone harm, you shouldn’t try to win, you don’t want to be too aggressive or too assertive.” Wrong. You should be an absolute monster, and then you… Read More »
[July 16, 2022] Be like a Lion; that way, you walk with the awareness that nobody will mess with you. Stand up straight. Look directly ahead, and you will be feared. Learn to defend yourself in a fistfight and against others with weapons. Be like a lion; dangerous, courageous, willing to fight, a hunter, and perhaps someday, a… Read More »
[July 14, 2022] Inevitably, there are tragedies in life. They are unavoidable; the death of a loved one, terminal cancer, serious injury, etc. As free human beings, we have two primary choices in the face of tragedy. One is the nihilist, who would believe there is nothing to do but accept a world destined for destruction. The other… Read More »
[July 11, 2022] Ancient tales can teach us much about ourselves and propel our puny understanding of the world to a higher level. The tale of Sleeping Beauty, popularized in the Disney movie Sleeping Beauty (1959), is one such story that can teach us something about leadership. There is an evil element in our world populated by humans… Read More »
[June 20, 2022] Here’s a realistic perspective on life. Life is difficult, and you cannot protect your children. What you can do is prepare them to be strong, courageous, truthful, and resilient in their interaction with other people. This means that you equip them for what life will be, which at a minimum, is a series of difficult… Read More »