[July 23, 2026] My view of military officers is that intelligence is the biggest predictor of their success long term. This should come as no surprise, as intelligence predicts success cross-culturally and within nearly any work or social environment. But what I found—through decades of direct observation—was that very high IQ often hindered officers in their early career… Read More »
[July 22, 2026] Islam is currently committing suicide. One of the most uncomfortable questions today is why so many societies in the Islamic world lag behind the West, despite repeated claims of superiority. We begin by noting a core theological contradiction. The Quran is meant to be the final revelation of God to humanity—there is none after it.… Read More »
[July 21, 2026] It is the case that, regardless of how well things are, we know that our circumstances can go sideways. And it often does. It is not easy to keep a fully functional government, community, or family together and on the right path. There are two ways to go about staying on the right path in… Read More »
[July 20, 2026] There are recent tactical and strategic changes in America’s war with Iran that deserve some comment. Despite a greater stranglehold and destruction of Iranian assets, the position of Iran in this war has not changed at all. They remain as recalcitrant as always. The question everyone seems to be asking, since Iran restarted their attacks… Read More »
[July 19, 2026] America is the greatest place in the world to live, work, worship, and raise a family. The recently established Spirit of 1776 South Jersey Celebration is hosting a “spectacular” event near my home, and I have the inside story on how it’s unfolding. Over the next few weeks, I’ll share insights into how good leadership… Read More »
[July 18, 2026] In 1915, Russian naval pilot Alexander Prokofiev de Seversky lost his right leg below the knee during his first combat mission over the Baltic Sea. A German destroyer’s anti-aircraft fire downed his aircraft, and the bombs aboard killed his observer. He once wrote in an article that “I owe my career to losing a leg.”… Read More »
[July 17, 2026] Six years ago this month, I wrote an article titled 10 Major Reasons for Leadership Failure. I thought I’d taken a pretty good shot at identifying what are common traits among failed leaders; from personal experience. The response, at the time, was low and the article attracted almost zero attention. This article is another attempt,… Read More »
[July 16, 2026] There was nothing at all like it; not before and not since. Growing up in the 50s and 60s was like trying to wrestle a pig in a muddy ditch; it’s very personal, dirty, and you’re happy it’s over. Describing those times is like stepping back into a black-and-white photo of nostalgia. Yet that raw… Read More »
[July 15, 2026] The slogan that “All Cultures Are Equal” is anti-truth. Such an idea is not merely false; it is a deliberate inversion of reality—worse than an ordinary lie. Most Westerners instinctively recognize it as false, observing that cultures produce dramatically different outcomes in prosperity, freedom, human rights, safety, and innovation. Regular readers of this site know… Read More »
[July 14, 2026] Debt is a tragic pitfall, especially for those who wrestle with delayed gratification and an unhealthy desire to save face or project an image of success. In a world that constantly bombards us with temptations of instant pleasure and status symbols, voluntarily taking on debt, except in a few rare and carefully considered exceptions such… Read More »