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How Hard is Jumpmaster School?
Let’s see how hard or difficult the US Army Jumpmaster Course is by discussing Prerequisites, the Jumpmaster Pretest, School Options, Food / Sleep / Physical Training, the Curriculum, Testing Requirements, and Stress Training. ——————————- Do you want to get into great shape or prepare for the physical challenges of military service? Check […]
Special Operations Teammates -vs- Your Friends & Colleagues. The Law of Proximity. Better Friends?
Need better Friends and Colleagues? Let’s talk about members of a Special Operations Team and what we can learn from these teams that will make our jobs and lives better. Then we will discuss the “law of proximity” and I’ll give you some great life advice about friends and colleagues. ——————————- Do […]
Would You Quit Special Operations or Military Training? Top 6 Reasons Others Do
Let’s examine the top 6 reasons that candidates quit Special Operations training and then discuss ways that you can mitigate these “reasons for quitting” in order to be more successful. ——————————- Do you want to get into great shape or prepare for the physical challenges of military service? Check out my 12 week […]
Work Harder & Smarter
We have all heard the expression “Work Smarter, Not Harder.” And while I think this expression is wise … I think it is even better to “Work Smarter & Harder.” You must work smartly if you want to succeed. But you must work hard at the smart things if you want to excel. […]
Figure It Out! – Trouble Shooting and Not being a Burden
Let’s talk about Figuring It Out. And we are going to look at it from the perspective of the leader, of the follower… and then discuss trouble shooting, helicopter parents, how to figure it out. Life is a special operation. And during your life you are certainly going to face situations and missions where […]
Who are you Listening to? Get Advice from Experts
No matter who you are and what you know, we all need advice and help and a point in the right direction. The key isn’t finding advice… it is finding good advice. Let’s talk about Advisors with a specific emphasis on the difference between Guides Leaders Mentors Advisors Friends & Family Expertise & Reliability […]
How Reliable Are You?
Let’s talk about reliability. Can your friends and family rely on you or are you flakey and they should rely on someone else? Since retiring from special forces and joining the civilian ranks, I have been horrified at how unreliable people are these days. They don’t do what they should. They don’t do what […]
Wasting Time, Hate Meetings? Learn How to Make your Meetings More Effective!
Generally, we all hate meetings. And while most meetings are unnecessary, some are required. Let’s take a look at ways to make them more effective… with a specific emphasis on Meeting Types, How Weak Leaders “see” Meetings, How Strong Leaders “use” Meetings, How to Benefit From Meetings, Purpose, Preparation, Due Outs & Deadlines, and […]