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Killer summit, killer team. (A million miles outside my workday wheelhouse - Talk to Lori Meyer/Corey Young about the freight ops/transportation logistics of it all if/when needed. They're darned marvelous coaches.) #freight #freightforwarder #freightbroker #shipper #supplychain #pharma #pharmaceuticals #hazmat #hazardousmaterials #logistics #operations

‘Never lose sight of the ultimate objective in developing your soldiers to be tough enough for battlefield conditions. In simple terms it is not to develop an athlete but a soldier who can operate efficiently under the most adverse conditions…’ - Junior Leadership On The Battlefield, Australian Army, 1990 Yesterday, the Sniper Team Leaders Course training was focussed on battle fitness. A simple, but effective test is the infamous ‘3.2’. It does what it says on the label: a 3.2 kilometer run, in uniform and webbing with a rifle. Sounds easy enough, but the trick is that it’s not quite long enough as an endurance event and not quite short enough for a full stride sprint. It sits in the ‘grey zone’ between being an endurance and speed event, making huge demands on the aerobic capacity of participants. As an indicator of motivation, resilience and grit, the 3.2 is the perfect test for soldiers undertaking advanced training at the School of Infantry. Australian Army Jason G. #infantry #snipers #DutyFirst #Singleton

I know Jesse Cole loves to study Walt Disney, and it shows. There's a lesser-known story about Walt and Disneyland's souvenir book. Apparently, someone had suggested that they raise the price of those books because they were barely breaking even on them. Walt refused and insisted that the point was for people to buy them, take them home, and place them on their coffee table. That way, when they had company, their friends would see the book and begin thumbing through it. They'd see the pictures and think, "That looks fun. We should take our family to Disneyland." The Bananas are doing the 21st-century version of this philosophy. In a world of sizzle reel commercials for live events, they release full TikToks of moments in their games. They broadcast the games for free on YouTube. Even the owner posts his own personal insights on LinkedIn. What's happening is people are seeing this fantastic experience and thinking, "That looks fun. We should take our family to the Bananas when they visit town." That's a big reason they're selling out Major League ballparks and will continue growing. When kids in LA can't watch a Dodger game because of rights and restrictions, they can easily watch the Bananas for free online. Study the best. Learn from the best. Be the best.

Military and sports share commonalities, including teamwork and attention to executional detail. That could explain why the two are linked. Recently, the Old Dominion University football team invited US Navy pilots, members of the VFA-106 Demo Team, through go through agility drills with the ODU football team. The visit was reciprocation for ODU’s visit to Naval Air Station Oceana for a jet fighter demonstration. Why do these events take place? After all, a university isn’t a for-profit brand looking to market to a particular audience. I can think of a few reasons… 🎒 ...Learning. Because of the commonalities between military and sports, there are learnings there for both sides to see how techniques and strategies are used to reach the end goal. 🤔 ...Understanding. There’s much to glean from those who live different lifestyles. 🙏 ...Appreciation. Showing appreciation to those who serve is never a bad thing. Maybe the ODU football team ends up with some new fans out of this. But all involved came away with a memorable experience. #MilitaryMarketing #Military #Marketing #MilitaryAppreciation

🚨MUSCLE AND FITNESS🚨 Professional MMA Fighter and entrepreneur MSG Colton T. Smith is Fit To Serve. Check out this amazing article and the story and path behind Coltons multiple accomplishments in the military, fighting and business world! https://lnkd.in/gxUUjZ7k "Continually improve your fighting position"

No one is coming, there is no QRF and Self-recovery is the only option. We have trained for this throughout our entire Military career as SOF professionals. Embrace the unknown and run towards the resources and modalities that have helped others overcome their health obstacles. So that together, we can live to succeed AGAIN! #veteranstories #securityhaltpodcast #authenticstories #mentalhealthawareness #ranger #greenberet #leadingwithvulnerabilitypodcast

"Ranger smash!" I heard this often in the 75th Ranger Regiment, U.S. Army, an elite #Infantry unit that values strength and aggression. After all, the main point of the organization is to break things and people. Sometimes that strength and aggression results in things being broken that shouldn't be. That was considered acceptable, and even laudable. "Ranger smash" alludes to the Incredible Hulk and refers to the tendency of Rangers to apply their strength and aggression enthusiastically, breaking things that may or may not need to be broken. Most civilian jobs don't value Rangers' destructive tendencies quite the same way, but sometimes breaking things can be good for your organization. Most companies have policies, procedures, and even strategies that could use an enthusiastic application of "Ranger smash." You might not be a #Ranger, but don't be afraid to follow Rangers' example in moving fast and breaking things. #hirearanger

🎉As we head into 2024, we reflect on the projects and people that enrich our lives and allow us to do what we do! We appreciate our #SOF clients and partners and it’s great to be reminded of the rigorous assessment and selection process. This article from USSOCOM explains just that. For those who don’t know, Special Operations Forces (SOF) are those active duty and reserve component forces of the military services designated by the Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) and specifically selected, organized, trained, and equipped to conduct and support special operations. Special operations frequently require unique modes of employment, tactics, techniques, procedures, and equipment. SOF often conducts special operations in hostile, politically, and/or diplomatically sensitive environments, and are characterized by one or more of the following: time-sensitivity, clandestine or covert nature, low visibility, work with or through indigenous forces, greater requirements for regional orientation and cultural expertise, and a high degree of risk. SOF’s core activities are 🌟Direct action 🌟Special reconnaissance 🌟Countering weapons of mass destruction 🌟Counterterrorism 🌟Unconventional warfare 🌟Foreign internal defense 🌟Security force assistance 🌟Hostage rescue and recovery 🌟Counterinsurgency 🌟Foreign humanitarian assistance 🌟Military information support operations 🌟Civil affairs operations (Source: CRS) #TheMissionStartsHere #SOF #defensetechnology

No one is coming, there is no QRF and Self-recovery is the only option. We have trained for this throughout our entire Military career as SOF professionals. Embrace the unknown and run towards the resources and modalities that have helped others overcome their health obstacles. So that together, we can live to succeed AGAIN! #veteranstories #securityhaltpodcast #authenticstories #mentalhealthawareness #ranger #greenberet #leadingwithvulnerabilitypodcast

When I think of David Goggins I think of myself at my very weakest. And a man I didn't know could even exist... appeared. And screamed at me with words on a page. To be better. Do better. Dream more. To drink his suffering and become a better person. The way he describes his upbringing made me tougher and more resilient. I am not a black American. But my God David Goggins screamed at me like I knew his pain. And the way he described his life? I was totally defenceless. Disarmed. How can anyone not be? Read Can't Hurt Me and try not to feel. It's not possible. That book breaks you down. Patience. Consistency. Discipline. When I think about what it takes to be great? At playing the violin, or studying until 5am at the library - or recording an album until everyone involved is falling asleep and one of us might crash the car on the way home. These are the three key ingredients. No mentor worth their salt is about breaking you down without building you right back up and turning you into an invincible war machine of a person. And that's what David Goggins does. I am glad to have met a few women who have learned David's message because I would like to think it's for everyone. The kind of patience David cultivates? Unbeatable. And, the very same patience all of my favourite artists have. From the Russian violinist David Oistrakh to Charlie Chaplin - to our era's reigning pop queen Taylor Alison Swift. Watch their patience. It is endless. Mine too. Consistency? Have you heard Larry David talk about his writing process for Seinfeld? He would literally RUN back to his office to make changes. Me too. After I heard that? Naturally. Why wouldn't I? He's my hero. Have you heard Jerry talk about how long it takes to craft his famously streamlined and perfectly conceived jokes? He is a social scientist; the most scientific comic of all time. His deconstructions of processes were the very basis for the inception of Seinfeld. At least, the very way he and Larry would deconstruct the ideas of items in a Korean supermarket in an amusing way. The nuts and bolts of things: amusing fact and theory and query by amusing fact and theory and query. How about Paul McCartney's recording process when he was in the Beatles? So gruelling it pissed off the other Beatles. Even John. No one in the Beatles cared as much as Paul about process. So? Incidentally, he was the first billionaire musician ever. Incidentally.... Discipline. Do you know who has energy for bullshit? Undisciplined people. Me when I'm undisciplined. You when you're undisciplined. Anyone. 'Idle hands' have the WORST reputation of any hands in all of human history. Why? Guess. Alcoholics need someone to scream and screech at. So do lazy people who expect wild and instant success. So do artists with no gumption. And accountants with no drive! But truly. You need discipline to practice, compose, record, release, tour, interview and repeat. Watch carefully. The most successful don't complain.