I have spent a life full of adventure, incredible experiences and mentorship by great leaders. Additionally, my career choices have exposed me to deteriorating environments full of trauma, grief and wicked deeds. From gunfights to dealing with sociopaths, losses to suicide and many lessons along the way, I’ve successfully navigated toxic environments, chaos and danger. My articles, stories and efforts typically touch on the below themes. Thanks for visiting my site.
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“The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either. The final weapon is the brain, all else is supplemental.”
John Steinbeck
Recent Articles
How Halloween Teaches Camaraderie and Breeds Cohesion
While Halloween 2020 took a solid punch to the liver by COVID-19, it remains the reigning champion of holidays for camaraderie-building. In my opinion, it’s actually the healthiest holiday for kids. Now that might sound crazy due to all the candy in play, but I’m referring to mental health and social development. Let’s level setContinue reading “How Halloween Teaches Camaraderie and Breeds Cohesion”
The Human Soul shines amidst Tragedy
The first time I traveled to New York City was in 1996. I remember how breathtaking the city was from my window seat on the airplane. I can only imagine that same view must have been horrifying for the passengers of those two planes, 19 years ago today. During my trip, I visited the WorldContinue reading “The Human Soul shines amidst Tragedy”
The French Connection
It was the summer of 2003 and there was no shortage of tragedy and conflict in the world. The first quarter of the year saw the Space Shuttle Columbia explode and disintegrate as it reentered the Earth’s atmosphere, and the lead up to summer was consumed by the invasion of Iraq, which quickly evolved into a deadly insurgency.