It will be no surprise to anyone who knows me that I am absolutely, unequivocally against any form of retreat. I don't view retreat solely as a military tactical defeat; I view it as a psychological d...  Read More

Aron Ralston was an accomplished mountaineer and avid outdoorsman when he set off for a leisurely Saturday afternoon of climbing in Blue John Canyon, Utah. Miles from his vehicle and over 100 feet up ...  Read More

I taught Rangers how to launch an attack on an enemy from the ocean as part of the U.S. Army’s 75th Ranger Regimental Waterborne Infiltration Course. The course was designed to equip Rangers, unfamili...  Read More

Have you ever faced a challenge that seemed too overwhelming? Maybe it was a tough project at work, a personal goal, or even a life-changing decision. Instead of tackling it piece by piece, why not di...  Read More

Are you up for the Orfield Challenge? If you're like me and have never heard of this phrase, it's a challenge issued by Orfield Labs in Minneapolis, MN, to spend a few minutes in total silence. Sounds...  Read More

Absent Without Leave (AWOL) is the ultimate act of betrayal to your military buddies. It’s worse than letting them down when they need you most. It’s refusing to show up in the first place. In the mi...  Read More

No amount of money is worth compromising your character. In today’s competitive work environment, maintaining your integrity can feel like an uphill battle, especially when coworkers compromise their ...  Read More

The world is holding its breath as world leaders place fees on imports and exports. Governments are scrambling to determine how to respond to unprecedented penalties for moving products across nationa...  Read More

Life can sometimes feel like a surprise quiz on a Monday morning, and it’s totally normal to feel like you’ve landed in the world’s biggest black hole. Whether it's personal drama, the untimely loss o...  Read More

The US Army moved me to Kansas, where the book and movie The Wizard of Oz take place. You’ve probably said, “We’re not in Kansas anymore.” I don’t know what it says about your state when it’s most fam...  Read More

Life often feels random and relentless. It can seem like a never-ending series of challenges and victories, a blend of joy and sorrow, hope and despair. In these ebbing tides, the seemingly random nat...  Read More

When I lived in the Pacific Northwest, we spent months without being able to see the sunlight. In fact, I lived in my home for six months before I ever had a chance to see the stunning snow-capped pea...  Read More