Sometimes, I am asked where I find my inspiration for some of the things I write. I can honestly say that I am inspired by people and things all Continue Reading
Comparative Analysis: Why It’s the Enemy of True Progress and Joy
In a world increasingly driven by benchmarks and comparisons, we often fall into the trap of measuring our worth and success against others. This Continue Reading
Quitting: The Paradox of Letting Go to Move Forward
The notion of quitting has been painted with broad strokes of negativity. The adage rings loud: "Quitters never win, and winners never quit." Yet, the Continue Reading
AI for Everyone: Evolving Thinking, Not Replacing It
A couple of initial thoughts for perspective and transparency: So... When my kids’ middle school rolled out iPads years ago, I remember Continue Reading
Leading with The Big Five: A Tactical Approach to Strategic Leadership
Within the elite echelons of the Ranger Regiment, where precision and purpose collide, an operational mantra underscores success on the battlefield: Continue Reading
Stop Thanking Me for My Service
We are thanked for our service numerous times a day. Sometimes we don’t even know how anyone knew to thank us. Maybe it’s our demeanor, maybe it’s our Continue Reading
The Real Fear: Not Death, But Demise
Amidst the visceral realities of combat and the quieter, yet no less profound, struggles of daily existence, death lurks as a looming specter for Continue Reading
Navigating the Fog: Bridging the Gap Between Warriors and Corporate America
"Maybe it's just me. Maybe I can't assimilate. Maybe I'm so broken that I can't do anything else." These aren't just words; they're a haunting echo Continue Reading
What is America
America is beautiful.America is ugly.America is cruel.America is kind.America is generous.America is selfish.America is caring.America is Continue Reading
Mental Health is Health: Why We Cannot Separate the Two
UGH! It happens all the time - we often hear about mental health as if it’s a distinct entity, something separate from our overall physical health. Continue Reading
I Become Therefore I Matter
“I think, therefore I am.” Descartes gave us a powerful tool to confirm existence. If thought proves that we exist, then reflection confirms that Continue Reading
Growth vs. Progress: Why the Words Matter More Than We Realize
We throw words around. We hear them in keynotes, read them in self-help books, and toss them into conversations as if we all agree on what they Continue Reading