I discuss the musical Hamilton, summarize some points from the first 5 Federalist Papers and discuss the Hypocrisy of the current administration and the underwhelming performance to date, of Jen Psaki

3.1 Kickin it Old School

Jan 12th, 2021 1h 6m

Season, Episode 3. My stab at what is currently going on in these first 11 days of 2021

2.11 To Kill an Animal, Again

Oct 14th, 2020 32m 42s

This episode talks about gratitude and makes up for the audio failure of the last attempt at 2.11. It revolves around hunting and joy, something I never figured I'd be able to speak to.

To Kill and Elk

Sep 26th, 2020 45m 43s

This episode relates my experiences with mother nature / the creator and how being present in the moment is so critical to us in the world. Being present is something I struggle with and I think, based on what is going on in the world today, if

My Thoughts on 9-11

Sep 12th, 2020 13m 12s

My brief and succinct look at the last 19 years Honestly guys, after I recorded this, I broke down in my truck. Not what I expected, but I guess shit happens

2.9 Don't be a Cunt

Sep 4th, 2020 1h 44m

Hopefully my most important episode. I take a critical, historic look at what is going on in our nation today. I believe in America. I believe in her Ideals. I believe that we as individual citizens in the greatest country in the world, need to

2.8 A Little Bit of Everything

Aug 26th, 2020 42m

Episode 8 covers a little bit of everything that is going in the country right now. It’s my rambling opinion based on my understanding of the facts that exist

My Rant

Aug 11th, 2020 59m 8s

Today I go on a bit of rant. As an American, I just honestly cannot figure out why there is a body of citizens who think that any kind of administration, right or left of the aisle, is better equipped to run their individual life, than they are

2.6 The Beauty of Dialogue

Jul 21st, 2020 39m 39s

This week I talk about the power of real dialogue and the critical need to be able to know when we need to step back, take a knee, hydrate and then re-approach the situation with a clear head

Logic > Emotion

Jul 14th, 2020 52m 44s

In this Episode, I discuss a political science and mass communication theory that I believe is being utilized to drive the chaos that is currently taking place today. I dive into current COVID data from the CDC, Covid Tracking Project and the s

Fredrick Douglass

Jun 29th, 2020 28m 18s

In my best Jocko Wilink impersonation, I read The Self Made Men by Fredrick Douglas. I urge you to visit the link in these show notes. Read it for yourself. https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/manvotional-self-made-men-by-frederick-douglas

The COVID Episode

Jun 29th, 2020 1h 7m

This Episode discusses my personal views on COVID, my experience with the lockdown, masks, the media, etc. I want to be clear: I have done my own research. I have collected data from multiple sources and I have formed objective opinions based o

The Transition Episode

Jun 29th, 2020 57m 1s

This episode shares my journey through transitioning out of the military after 20 years of service. I provide my road map and share my experience. My hope is that it helps others who are currently going through transition, preparing to transiti

Intro But for Real

Jun 29th, 2020 10m 34s

This intro episode brings in the Second Season of the Armed Intellectual Mindset. I talk about my hiatus, my plans for the upcoming episodes and sets the stage for a more persistent endeavor. To all the people who used to listen, thank you for

17 Professional Thief

Aug 5th, 2019 22m 37s

Episode 17 - Professional Thief. This week we talk about my job interview in Seattle, the TACP Reunion and being a professional thief

16 - Shit Aint Easy

Jul 27th, 2019 25m 20s

Bringing this out of the mothballs. Talking the past few months and grinding through the struggle.

15 - The Summer Break Episode

Apr 8th, 2019 10m 9s

Welcome back to Episode 15 of The AIM. This week I go on summer break for the next few months as my wife and I get ready for the next phase of our life and careers I’ll be back mid-June to July. I’ll still be posting up on IG at the_a.i.m Keep

14 - You're Not Good Enough

Apr 1st, 2019 43m 41s

Welcome back to Episode 14 of The AIM. This week I talk about a rejection I experienced last week and we look at understanding / discovering / determining purpose Listen, think, disagree, discuss Start the month of with a mindset focused on det

13 - No One Owes You Anything

Mar 25th, 2019 36m 17s

Welcome back to Episode 13 of The AIM. This week I distill a few lessons from Tim Ferris and his book Tools of Titans. We talk about accountability, the definition of success, relationship dynamics and not accepting current norms. Listen, thin

12 - F**K Cancer: Support Luke Page's Fight!

Mar 18th, 2019 38m 56s

Welcome back to Episode 12 of The AIM. This week we’re talking about community and how it helps us all come together to achieve more. Specifically I am addressing, supporting and promoting my XVII Teammate, Luke Page, who was recently diagnosed

11 - Hero's, PTS, and Balance

Mar 4th, 2019 29m 2s

Welcome back to Episode 11 of The AIM. This week we're talking about some real heroes, the recent break I took, and why. I want you to go into this week and look at your entire day in - day out activities with a holistic view point and assess w

10 - Smoke and Dust

Feb 18th, 2019 28m 24s

Welcome back to the 10th Episode of The Armed Intellectual Mindset! This week is an extension of the previous weeks discussion. I invoke the wisdom of the stoics to set you up for success for this upcoming week. It is so easy to respond out of

9 - Sua Sponte

Feb 11th, 2019 17m 21s

Welcome back to Episode 9 of the Armed Intellectual Mindset! This is a quick one. Life happens and we need to emphasize executing and adapting for the situation as opposed to being married to a bad or even just less than ideal plan. Episode 9 w

8 - Success is Wrought on the Forge of Hard Work

Feb 4th, 2019 28m 44s

Welcome back! It’s Episode 8 and it's a quick one to get you ready to Attack! We’re talking success, characterization and recalibrating our mindsets towards winning. I’ll be honest, it’s been a good January. It’s incredible what consistency wil