Sometimes our heart has to override our head. Sometimes the smashed thumb, instead of giving us a reason to quit, can remind us what it’s like to be alive.

I can feel the compression of my vertebre under the weight of body armor, gear, radios, ammo, and water. About 50 pounds, I think–but this is a short patrol and we aren’t taking packs, so at least that’s a bonus…

Since I missed last week’s Fun Friday, I will double your fun with an expanded edition … Sites of the Week First up, some fun: try Flower Power. I have just started reading this book, another great one from Stephen Pressfield. The Warrior Ethos. It’s available to read online, or you can order the ebook, or even purchase a real-life [...]

Here’s the first in my “Military Leadership Series” … lessons learned through my experience as a military officer that apply to everyday leadership situations. Let me know what you think. Followership. No matter where we are on the spectrum of leadership, whether Private First Class, CEO, President or street sweeper, there is always someone we are following. Followership takes servanthood [...]

Bottom Line Up Front: I’m not a great writer. I’m a decent teacher. I was a good military officer (and that’s where I get most of my stories). But I am a smart guy, a perfectionist, a hard worker, and I hope most of all, I am an example, or better yet, an inspiration. Another Blog? As you’ve noticed, I’ve [...]