[March 16, 2022] In a few months from now, I’ll be releasing a new book on lessons for young adults. My intent is to fill a gap that exists in the development of young people; how and why they can successful and show them the way to live a fulfilling life.
Introduction
For those young folks who are interested in making themselves a better person, getting fulfilment from life, or making a difference in the world, this book is for you.
You are beginning your journey into adulthood, congratulations. The fact that you are reading this book is testimony your desire to be better than you can be. That’s right, better than you think you can be.
To be better, means you must become a leader of others. That is my message to you and never, ever forget it.
Every one of us can be a leader; regardless of how smart we are, how good looking, how muscular, or how popular we are. Looking back across human history, the greatest people were not beautiful, strong, smart, or lucky; none of these things. They were successful because they were the most motivated.
Only by being a leader can you take action to live well and support your family, community, and … yes, the world. For those who reject the idea that we can make the world a better place, I wish you well; this book is not for you.
Understanding how leadership can work for the good of us all is a massive task. However, it is not insurmountable. Even the most immature child can recognize leadership and adjust their behavior to mimic it and adjust his own behavior.
And, there is a reason that a child (or adult) will follow. We are naturally attracted to those that show promise, demonstrate spirit, or act like they know what they are doing. You don’t have to be someone in a high-paying job to be a leader. Being a leader is all about having personal traits based on time-tested principles.
This book is an attempt to provide lessons for young adults. I will do this using the most basic elements of what humans have been struggling to find out since the first human walked this earth.
There are many simple actions we can take every day to make ourselves better. Taking those actions to the next level will make others sit up and take notice.
Young men will find what I have to say, most useful. However, this is not a book about young men only but about all people regardless of background, age, status, or your current circumstances.
The essence of striving to obtain leadership qualities is a worthy subject in the classic sense. It is worthy because this is how to begin your journey of good, however long it may be.
This book is a first in my Young Leaders series. Today, you begin to learn the secrets of success, those ideas and skills that I learned much later in life. I am sharing them with you now.
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Please read my new book, “Our Longest Year in Iraq,” at Amazon (link here).
Good luck with your book, Gen. Satterfield. I can’t wait for it to come out. Those of us in your leadership forum are willing to do some proof reading for you, if you so desire.
Anytime Gen. Satterfield writes, I read what he writes. Why? Well, the reason should be obvious and it is the reason he claims to write, to learn about leadership and, to me more important, to learn how to be a better person, better family man, and community leader. That makes a hell of a difference in how we see ourselves in life.
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I look forward to a new book by Gen. Satterfield. Good luck with it sir. I wish you the best.
March of the great. Yep, Jonny I hope he does well too. I’ll be the first to buy the book.
Humans have many influences but remember we also have free will. Unless, of course, you walk the jack step with communists and socialists around the globe to dampen human freedom.
The good news is that Gen. Satterfield will now have a companion book out to go with his ‘Our Longest Year in Iraq’ that he already published back in September last year. Let’s encourage him now to move forward with his newest ideas for a book for youth.
True enough. I’m here. You all know I’m a huge fan of this website and regularly contribute. I’ll do my part.
Understanding how leadership can work for the good of us all is a massive task. — Gen. Satterfield
I agree and that is ultimately the challenge.
Another great article to get my thinking juices flowing again. I hope Gen. Satterfield asks us for feedback so we can all give some input to his book. I would hope we suggest topics.
This is what Gen. Satterfield is calling his first book on a young leader series. This is new! Pay attention folks to this idea that Gen. S is shifting his perspective with this book from senior leadership to junior leadership. I’ve seen this trend developing for some time now. Good for him and for us.
Yep, noticed it too and made a comment on it earlier. Thank ya, Willie.
Yes, I picked up on it too. As my dog sits with me and whines he wants to go out, I am reminded of how Gen. S. asked for input in the past and I think we helped make his latest book successful. OUR LONGEST YEAR IN IRAQ became a hit and I’m happy for him.
Yep, don’t forget to get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Our-Longest-Year-Iraq-Construction/dp/1737915510/
So true! “We are naturally attracted to those that show promise, demonstrate spirit, or act like they know what they are doing. You don’t have to be someone in a high-paying job to be a leader. Being a leader is all about having personal traits based on time-tested principles.” This is key to understanding the point of what Gen. Satterfield likes to say is the basis of leadership and the betterment of humankind. He is on target and should be read for his cogent thinking.
Wow, nicely written. I will be looking out for your book.
Yes, one of my favorite Gen. Satterfield quote … Nobody owes you nuttin’. ha ha ha ha …. if only my kids knew this.
Good job on this, Gen. Satterfield. I look forward to reading snippets of your book over the next few months before the book hits the shelves. Keep up the great work you are doing.
Excellent, we all look forward to your upcoming book. I am positive it will be readable for even an old fart like me.
I beg your pardon, I like to think of myself as an old hoot. You can be the fart.
Good one, DC. Thanks for making my day. ✔
We all do, Dale. And, yes, a number of us are “old farts” that have little redeeming value other than the fact we know a whole lot of sh$$.