A blog about my experiences as a father, husband, military professional, and martial artist.
It’s very common to here the phrase, “I’m ready to die for my family,” as a term of endearment, or to express a strong commitment to loved ones. Although it may be a true statement for many of those who wield this sentiment, I’d like to raise the stakes and say that I’m willing to…
Know your craft, know your organization, and be a team player… words of wisdom from a senior leader in my branch of service, which has proven true throughout my career. It’s easy to believe others are getting ahead of the pack because they are somehow genetically superior, or because they simply have the personality to…
The road to your personal fortune is built on the trials and tribulations of your past. If you had a comfortable upbringing, you can be sure the future will test your metal if you want to achieve any sort of greatness. “You’re going to work now, or later, but you’re going to work,” to quote…
Life is a journey with an unknown destination and all you can do is enjoy the checkpoints along the way. As a child your dreams are large and may even seem outlandish, but that’s okay because that’s what you’re supposed to do as a kid, right? So what changes when you become an adult? I’ll…