“Retreat! Hell!” On Desperate Ground Book Review
It is hard to read On Desperate Ground, and not gain an immediate appreciation for whatever is happening in your life. The old adage things can always … Read More... about “Retreat! Hell!” On Desperate Ground Book Review
Wake Up Early, Eat, Exercise: It’s The Power of Habit
It's 5 am and an alarm is buzzing in your ear. What do you do? Slap the snooze button? Or wake up ready to workout. Most people opt for the snooze … Read More... about Wake Up Early, Eat, Exercise: It’s The Power of Habit
Extreme Ownership: The Perfect Mindset for Successful Leadership
How do Navy Seals lead and win? Jocko Willink and Leif Babin explain in their book, Extreme Ownership. The authors are former Navy SEALS and combat … Read More... about Extreme Ownership: The Perfect Mindset for Successful Leadership
“All the Shah’s Men” Book Review
On November 4, 1979, shouts of “death to America” and “death to the Shah” roared from the streets of Tehran. Outside the American embassy throngs of … Read More... about “All the Shah’s Men” Book Review
“How Terrorism Ends” Book Review
I am a sucker for a good “how-to” book. It seems like the market is saturated with these types of books from weight loss and relationships to cooking … Read More... about “How Terrorism Ends” Book Review
War in the Shadows: “Confront and Conceal” Book Review
I can still remember the exact moment when I heard the news that American Special Forces killed the world’s most notorious terrorist leader in a raid … Read More... about War in the Shadows: “Confront and Conceal” Book Review
Book Review: The Iran Wars
Since 1979 the United States and Iran have engaged in a war that has existed in the shadows. While there has not been direct military confrontation, … Read More... about Book Review: The Iran Wars
Book Review: The New Tsar
At the beginning of Steven Lee Myers’ book The New Tsar: The Rise and Reign of Vladimir Putin, there is a quote about Putin’s love for the martial … Read More... about Book Review: The New Tsar
My Share of the Task by General Stanley McChrystal
I approached reading General Stanley McChrystal’s memoir, My Share of the Task, with high expectations. I tend to read a lot of memoirs from high … Read More... about My Share of the Task by General Stanley McChrystal
Book Review: Tribe by Sebastian Junger
Sebastian Junger is known for writing The Perfect Storm and his documentaries Restrepo and Korengal. His most recent book, Tribe: On Homecoming and … Read More... about Book Review: Tribe by Sebastian Junger
