The FBI in Decline: ‘the Untouchables’

By | January 9, 2022

[January 9, 2022]  The FBI enjoys the reputation of a legion of good Samaritans.  Countless movies and shows glorify the agency and highlight its crusade to protect justice in the United States.  Despite all this, the FBI’s corruption runs rampant, and its leaders are not held to account.  Despite the corruption, I believe the people of America are… Read More »

A Comment on Mask Mandates

By | January 8, 2022

[January 8, 2022]  As regular readers of my website know, this is not a medical blog.  But I do, on occasion, draw attention to issues within the medical community.  Visiting my physician for my annual checkup last month, she told me something everyone needs to hear, especially politicians who set policy on mask mandates. Consensus within the medical… Read More »

Rule #2 of Combat: Don’t Assume Nuttin’

By | January 7, 2022

[January 7, 2022]  An often-quoted rule in combat is to don’t assume nuttin’.  As soon as you do, your world will begin to fall apart, and people will know you failed to do your homework.  Facts matter; suppositions don’t count for anything.  Making assumptions in combat will get you or your buddy killed. “Don’t assume nuttin’ … the… Read More »

How to Be a Successful Leader: Things to Remember

By | January 6, 2022

[January 6, 2022]  Everyone wants to think of themselves as a leader, but often, those placed in leadership positions find themselves unexpectedly unprepared for the tasks demanded of them! In this short article, we’ll be going over the different types of leaders, how to maximize your leadership style and some easy-to-make mistakes that you’ll want to watch out… Read More »

Stop Doing Stupid Things: Jocko Willink

By | January 4, 2022

[January 4, 2022]  This sounds like advice from my maternal grandmother, Bigmama (yes, that is what we really called her).  She was keen on her grandkids not doing stupid stuff (see her advice here and here).  Likewise, Jocko Willink, retired U.S. Navy SEAL, tells us the same thing; adopt discipline and stop doing stupid things. Sounds easy.  Well,… Read More »

Learning from Mistakes: New York City

By | January 2, 2022

[January 2, 2022]  I’ve always been fond of saying that working under a bad leader is an excellent way of learning what not to do.  Conversely, we can learn from the best leaders as well.  Successful leaders share similar policies and leadership traits, while failed leaders follow their own path. “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family… Read More »

Find Your Next Mission

By | January 1, 2022

[January 1, 2022]  I believe it most appropriate to look ahead to the future in this first article of the New Year.  The year 2022 will bring unexpected challenges to advocates of liberty, self-determination, and prosperity.  Those who chose the most challenging way ahead to this end will be rewarded as we find our next mission in life.… Read More »

I Don’t Read … so I’m told!

By | December 31, 2021

[December 31, 2021]  Reading is essential for reasons that are too well known to discuss.  But I will make an observation about many younger folks I’ve worked with over the years.  Many say to me, “I don’t read.”  And I believe them because I also see them falling behind their peers in work, family, and social settings. At… Read More »