Category Archives: Books

Excerpts from books, both fiction and nonfiction, that I find interesting.

“Battle Leadership” by Adolf von Schell

Posted on November 20, 2018 by

Pulled a few lessons from “Battle Leadership” by Adolf von Schell. Interesting perspective considering von Schell was an active German Army Infantry officer. This book is a collection of lectures given by von Schell to the U.S. Army Infantry School … Continue reading →

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“Kitchen Confidential” by Anthony Bourdain

Posted on November 19, 2018 by

When my wife and I heard about Anthony Bourdain’s death, we were both shocked and saddened. To learn that he had taken his own life was even more shocking. Sadly, the impetus for reading “Kitchen Confidential” was his death, although … Continue reading →

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“The War of Art” by Steven Pressfield

Posted on November 15, 2018 by

Steven Pressfield’s “The War of Art” was an interesting look into the creative mindset. The decision to follow a calling is undoubtedly difficult. The safety, security, and stability of most jobs is one of the sources of resistance most people … Continue reading →

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“The Dichotomy Of Leadership” by Jocko Willink & Leif Babin

Posted on October 29, 2018 by

“The Dichotomy of Leadership” is the follow-on publication to Willink and Babin’s first venture, “Extreme Ownership.” Many of the lessons from the first book are repeated in this book but the authors take a closer look at the dichotomies that … Continue reading →

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“As a Man Thinketh” by James Allen

Posted on October 22, 2018 by

  This is a short book that tries to encapsulate a lot in a very little amount of writing. I appreciate it for its succinctness as well as for its message. Man is, in one way or another, in control … Continue reading →

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The Armed Forces Officer 2017 Edition

Posted on July 25, 2018 by

While the 2017 version is not as entertaining as the 1950 version, there are still numerous reminders found within The Armed Forces Officer manual published by the National Defense University Press. It is interesting and a little disheartening to me … Continue reading →

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“12 Rules for Life” Opening Thoughts

Posted on April 25, 2018 by

Much, much more to follow. This is just the beginning of some new thoughts on Jordan Peterson’s “12 Rules for Life.” I’ve jumped in feet first and am excited to see what more comes from this book. You can buy … Continue reading →

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“Extreme Ownership” by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

Posted on April 24, 2018 by

Leaders must own everything in their world. There is no one else to blame. Continue reading →

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“The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F#ck” by Mark Manson

Posted on May 5, 2017 by

This book moved me because it addresses many of the issues we all face today, namely distraction and inundation by the “exceptional” things around us. On social media we only post the best parts of our lives, or the parts … Continue reading →

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“Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less” by Greg McKeown: Part Two

Posted on May 3, 2017 by

Please check out Part One of my excerpts here. This is a powerful book. After completing this book I’ve re-evaluated not just my past decisions but I now view my future decisions in a different light. Anytime I expend resources such as time, money, effort, etc., the decision has to pass the question of whether […]

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