Awake: Yes – It is Really Real
Earlier this year I was diagnosed with ADHD; it was not so much a shock as much as it made perfect sense. It was like an aha moment - that is why I have always had trouble...
Make Time for Training: Monday Motivation October 9, 2023
https://youtu.be/6_1GUEA_0FM
In the Marines, we refer to many activities as training when they aren't. We spent much time in the artillery, maintaining vehicles, communications equipment, and howitzers. Then, we had mandatory classes on topics that were more education...
Why We Should Be Thankful: Monday Motivation November 20,...
https://youtu.be/gHGRRGWehQw
President George Washington proclaimed on October 3, 1789, designating Thursday, November 26, as a national day of thanks. In his proclamation, Washington declared that the necessity for such a day sprung from the Almighty's care of Americans...
Awake: The Band Name
The discussion of favorite bands can often be a sensitive subject. I for one resonate with this reality perfectly. Despite the sensitive nature, let’s just get into it. My favorite band is AJR. AJR is an incredibly...
Time To Get Bloody: Monday Motivation November 13, 2023
https://youtu.be/XPD7HySv-UI
At the end of every operation or exercise in the Marines, we do an "after-action review," or AAR, to capture the lessons of what we had done well and failed to do. Sometimes, units would minimize or...
We are Tired, Weak, Sick, and Eating Crap?: Monday...
https://youtu.be/9osvwl3eLDg
We are tired, weak, sick, and eating crap! I'm an athlete and have always loved sports, but I got interested in fitness at age twelve when my Mom died at age 47. Then, I got interested in...
Are You a Leader?: Monday Motivation March 4, 2024
https://youtu.be/edzkcuYYNmA
Over the last two months, I've spoken about character and some of my unifying principles. I wanted to show how the internal world corresponds with the external world, especially for leaders. While you can improve your life...