The Role You Make Safe
A squad leader is never only one thing. In relation to his soldiers, he is a leader. In relation to his platoon commander, he is a subordinate. There is no contradiction here. Military hierarchy depends on people being able to inhabit both roles at the same time. The real tension is not between being a […]
Building the Elite
The first book I ever bought on military fitness was The Complete Guide to Navy SEAL Fitness by former Navy SEAL Stew Smith. I was a teenager, maybe 15 or 16 years old, and for me, the Navy SEALs were the epitome of physical fitness and preparation. The book contained sections on nutrition, stretching, a collection of different […]
A Collection on Mindset & Warfare
Over the years I have read and listened to a lot of resources that have influenced the way I think about mindset, specifically the right mindset to solve problems in human violence. I think it is important to understand why some individuals and units can create a culture that sets them up for success in […]
