Special Operations – Elite Performance Skills

In life, as in war, experiencing a crisis is inevitable. No matter how hard we try to prevent or avoid these life-changing events, we are all vulnerable to them. And no matter how hard we try to mitigate their consequences, we must deal with them.  Let’s discuss a few principles that will guide us through […]

Knowing your operational environment is all about taking advantage of the favorite and most valued commodities of your situation or location.   It may be a bit manipulative, but it helps you to be effective and get what you want.   Are you trying to prepare for a career in Special Operations… or do you just […]

Wearing a jacket and tie in every ID Card Photo will make a good first impression, help you to overcome prejudice, and get you the benefit of the doubt. Are you trying to prepare for a career in Special Operations… or do you just want to get into amazing shape? Learn more about my “Special […]

Whether you are in the service or not, one of the best lessons we can all learn from the US Military is the importance of Personal Appearance.   Let’s discuss personal appearance and how it relates to Professionalism, Attention to Detail, Fashion Police / Typical Mistakes, Health / Fitness & Confidence. Don’t forget… the better you […]

So many people out there hit the snooze button and lay in bed for the next 10-20-30 minutes. Some even do this for hours. A much better routine is to turn off your alarm clock, make a few light stretches, then gently get out of bed and start your morning routine. Elite Performers do not […]

As an Undergraduate English Literature Major who bought his first Television at age 40, I have read so many good books. When I was in Grad-school, I averaged reading 200 pages a day. This is a lot of reading and a lot of comprehension. Better late than never… but in the last year I discovered […]

Being late is rude and disrespectful. Elite Performers are on time. One of the most important planning techniques we use in the military to stay on time is called “Backwards Planning.” It isn’t rocket science but once you get used to backwards planning you will use it all the time. Backwards planning begins at the […]

I get asked Safety & Security advice all of the time. Should be buy a gun? Which alarm system do you recommend? Should I take Judo or Aikido, Taekwondo or Boxing? Should I get a dog? These are all great questions. But I must say that one of the best pieces of “Safety & Security” […]

“Do What You Want to Do” – Don’t “Be Who You Want to Be” Because of the prestige associated with elite occupations, many people want to be a doctor, be a lawyer, or be a Special Forces Green Beret. But when it is time to get to work, these people don’t want to do what […]