Rambo’s Knife
The knife that John Rambo used in all those movies, is beyond just cool looking. It’s more than just a handy piece of gear. It is his go to utility tool. That thing saws trees, has a compass in…
What Have You Done Lately?
“Success is never final and failure never fatal.” Winston Churchill So much of the time, we rest on the successes we’ve had in the past, or we are paralyzed by what we deem failures. During training evolutions for high-threat diplomatic…
Diligence, It’s What’s For Dinner
“Diligence is the mother of good luck.” Benjamin Franklin Diligence means attentive and persistent in doing a thing, steadily applied, active, unremitting, untiring, constancy of effort, speed and earnestness, and being meticulous. I always like to look at the flip…
Knight in Shining Armor Not Needed
A few weeks ago, I was in Atlanta doing a Mental Toughness Coaching Seminar with my mentor, Steve Siebold. My oldest son, a high school sophomore, went with me. After the seminar, we were standing around talking, and I mentioned…
You Have to Give Up Something to Get Something
When I was training agents and contractors, for the State Department’s high-threat diplomatic security program, one the principles of protecting the diplomat, was that the operator would “have to give up something to get something”. This was usually applied to…
Prepare to Win
“It’s not the will to win that matters – everyone has that. It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.” Bear Bryant Prep time. 10,000 rounds on target. Practice until you can’t get it wrong. Repetition after repetition. …
Do You Hate The Grind?
“I have never known a really successful man who deep in his heart did not understand the grind, the discipline it takes to win.” Vince Lombardi I love the grind, I love my regimented and disciplined life-style. I…
10,000 Rounds On Target
“The Weekend Warrior practices until he gets it right, the Professional Warrior practices until he can’t get it wrong.” M.T. – former Seal Team Six member My room mate, on my last contract, was a former member of…
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