After coming home from Iraq in 2009, I spent the next 8 years in what I call a hyper-connected state—professional and personal efforts combined into me being plugged in to the world of social media almost continuously during that time. From politics to Ranger Up and now Havok Media, Facebook and other outlets consumed a great deal of my time, so this is more than just advice—it … [Read more...]
Minimalism as a Way to Address Veteran Depression
I have a theory. Part of it goes like this.A lot of guys join combat arms in the military as a way to seek out adventure.More than “serving my country,” many enlist with the intent of experiencing the stuff movies are made of.For a great many who had this as a motivator in the last 17 years, they were able to experience the very activity that drew them in—combat. … [Read more...]