“Fox 13 Q… does that mean what I think it means?!” It was a stupid question to ask on the radio; I had just seen Q, a Special Forces Weapons Sergeant Continue Reading
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An Investor Goes to War: 7 “Key Truths” from a Green Beret
When I set out to join the U.S. Army Special Forces, better known as the 'Green Berets', I never imagined the skills and mental development as a Continue Reading
The Difference Between “Special Operations” and “Special Forces”
Possibly one of the most pervasive yet irritating missteps that the media and public in general make about the military is the use of the terms Continue Reading
Sheep into Sheepdogs
by an anonymous former Special Forces Officer “United we stand, divided we fall. Let us not split into factions which must destroy that union upon Continue Reading
Special Forces and “Say Yes to the Dress”: A Lesson in Being Authentic
by Anonymous Sometimes, conservative thinking, conformity, and following an established protocol are not always the best approach… After commanding a Continue Reading
Calm in Crisis: 5 lessons from Gunfights | Special Forces and Entrepreneurship
“Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.” This line has stuck with me for decades from one of my all-time favorite comedians Continue Reading
Get Over Yourself, You’re Not the Main Effort
SpecOps “Cool Guys” and first-time entrepreneurs “Cool Kids” suffer alike from the very same malady. Both believe they are the center of the universe, Continue Reading
There is no hunting like the hunting of man…
"There is no hunting like the hunting of man, and those who have hunted armed men long enough and liked it, never care for anything else thereafter." Continue Reading
Survive Crisis: 5 lessons from Gunfights | Special Forces and Entrepreneurship
“I called a detox center - just to see how much it would cost: $13,000 for three weeks! My friends, if you can come up with thirteen grand, you don't Continue Reading
Influence-based Leadership: Critical Importance of the Alpha
Mostly in the West and Far East, post-WWII, but increasing dramatically during the Vietnam War and after, the understanding, acceptance, and role of Continue Reading
A Green Beret’s Farewell to the Army Blue
by Daniel Hodne In November 2017, my family and I returned to West Point, New York, for my class's 25th Reunion. While I stood alongside my classmates Continue Reading
Imperfections, Special Forces, and Entrepreneurship
It is often subtle differences, and slight incongruities, which are the real strength of the individual, making possible extraordinary contributions. Continue Reading