Graduation day at MCRD (Marine Corps Recruit Depot) could not have come soon enough for my Marine or for me. What a fantastic day! Welcome to a brief gallery of our graduation photos: The final Oohrah! I can’t thank you enough for walking this journey with me. It’s been a phenomenal … Read more
The Marines demand not just physical prowess, but unparalleled mental agility, particularly in rapid decision-making (RDM). This trait is of utmost importance and is iterated in their rigorous training and operational philosophy. The focus isn’t merely on speed but is a process of stress inoculation and entails being steadfast in volatile, high-stakes environments: working with incomplete … Read more
Is your life like a live battlefield sometimes? Cornel West said, “We are on the battlefield, and there are bullets flying, some symbolic, some literal and… the mind is a crucial place where the battle goes on.” It is no wonder that books like Joyce Meyer’s ‘Battlefield of the Mind’ make the New York bestseller … Read more
Fiery motivational speech, in the spirit of the US Marine Corps Swim Week (combat water survival), to activate the unsinkable YOU!
You are human. Mess ups happen. Beating yourself up over them is an ineffective waste of time, yet many people harbor the squatter named self-punishment. This bully harasses you from the inside. In response to its crippling effects in my clients, I developed the C.R.E.D.I.T. Model, a simple, step-by-step tool to walk you out of … Read more
The concept of self-leadership is bubbling up as a major theme in this challenge. To lead others, you must first lead yourself. As a leader, consider the various forms of wealth you have access to. One of them is a sound mind, and therefore sound thinking. To think soundly is to think correctly. It is … Read more