1. The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger A look at the mature adult world through the eyes of delinquent teenager. 2. The Fighter's Mind, by Sam Sheridan An exploration into what drives the fighting spirit. 3. Slaughterhouse Five, by Kurt Vonnegut A fictional telling of some of the Author's actual experiences in WWII. … Continue reading Suggested Reads For the Fire-Hearted Gentleman
Month: January 2015
Travesty: The Misguided Narrative of American Education
I recently had the opportunity to speak on Career Planning and my personal experiences as an Infantry Officer at my old high school. In the West High Library of Tracy, California, about 100 advanced placement students sat attentively as I focused my discussion on finding a mentor, setting goals, reading everyday, taking school seriously, and … Continue reading Travesty: The Misguided Narrative of American Education
Your Rights Mean Nothing
Tell me about the rights you have. You know, that list of demands that society owes you for simply breathing and consuming Mickey D's. We have a distorted obsession with rights. Its a feel good crutch perpetuated by a self-entitled population. Our right to free healthcare. Our right to affordable birth control. Our right to … Continue reading Your Rights Mean Nothing
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