At 11:18 PM on October 12, 2010, Manuel González made one of the gutsiest moves I’ve ever watched on live television......  Read More

I almost lost my mind when a soldier grabbed my arm and asked, “Can you walk me back to my foxhole?” during our field training exercise together......  Read More

I'm going hard after the "tough guys" I don't consider myself a tough guy, however, I've had the privilege of being around guys like this all of my life. Tough guys don’t just mean men. I really mean...  Read More

David was sitting at home, on the couch watching a ball game, when he realized he was slowly killing himself! I wish more people would have this out-of-body experience like David Hookstead when he rea...  Read More

Passion is the fuel that drives you over the challenging roads of life. Whatever ignites your passion, pursue it wholeheartedly and let it guide you toward a fulfilling and enduring journey. ...  Read More

Norman Shabel tackles injustice through the written word today. After over 55 years in the courtroom, he knows what injustice looks like. I think there’s a lesson we can all learn from Norman’s contin...  Read More

Dennis Allen experienced the change no one wants to make. In one moment, his dream job was stripped away because of a health crisis. No longer would he be able to fly jets for the United States Air Fo...  Read More

Cancel culture has become a cancer that’s metastasizing in our society. The popular media has embraced the practice of boycotting or shaming individuals or companies who hold opinions or beliefs that ...  Read More

I wrote this article today to honor the bravest and most skilled aviators on the planet… the Night Stalkers of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR). I recently had a chance to sit do...  Read More

Many people go to extreme lengths to avoid trouble and hardships in life. I understand their motivation. No one enjoys suffering (unless there’s something seriously wrong with you). But I often wond...  Read More

Matt Eversmann faced one of the most significant leadership challenges in one of the most dangerous circumstances possible. I was privileged to catch up with my old friend in my recent Unbeatable podc...  Read More

I was sitting in the operations cell of our Joint Task Force in Mosul, Iraq, staring at books. I should have been devouring this book with the precious few minutes I had available before we started an...  Read More