Author: Jim Gant

On Day 312 Chet mentions Aristotle. Aristotle was quite a thinker, no? Critical thinking and meditation...J. Krishnamurti was an amazing thinker and one of my 'spiritual guides' - spend a little time with him today as he speaks about one of my favorite topics - meditation. TOGETHER WE TRANSFORM Jim 1COR13:13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iqZta5Jx5A

The art of persuasion.  On day 312 Chet breaks this down with a little help from an old master builder, Aristotle. Chet unpacks the application of ethos, pathos, and logos when it comes to persuasion. A leader has to be able to not only present their case clearly, concisely, and directly but also in a … Continue reading Day 312…Ethos, pathos, logos

Speaking of combat sports (Day 310), a few years ago, I was blessed with an opportunity to spend the day with some incredible warriors. What a wonderful day. Thanks, Chet. Thanks, Grappy. Thanks, Cbear. Thanks, AST. Thanks, young warriors... PS Coach Ryan - "Chosen Suffering" is among the most powerful messages that anyone can ever … Continue reading Day 311…Meditation and Musing

Last night, I had the honor of speaking with a wonderful group of young men and women in a graduate theology class. It was a powerful evening. The students asked me about Afghanistan, the people I met there, and my faith. The last question came from a woman whose family members had served in the … Continue reading Day 311…Clear, concise, direct

The War...explained. TOGETHER WE TRANSFORM Jim 1COR13:13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDYGFsf6oLg

The War. The fighters were called to the ring center to hear referee Richard Steele’s instructions. Hearns stood as still as a tower, his dark eyes locked on Hagler. Hagler continued his rocking, looking up at Hearns. Years later in an HBO program, Steele said, “I could not believe the tension that was in that … Continue reading Day 310…Shoot in your eyes

Thanks for returning this to me FB. It is one of my most precious possessions. Thank you for still believing in me. Jim 1COR13:13

In the late 90’s I was a Scout Platoon Leader in an Infantry Battalion in Hawaii. One morning a pack of new soldiers reported to the battalion for the first time. My Scout platoon was short two men, so my platoon sergeant and I were given the ‘first pick’ of the group. One of the … Continue reading Day 309…I don’t believe you