Author: Jim Gant

The proper training of a warrior must be not just the physical and intellectual dimensions of military performance but also the values and traditions of warriorhood. This education must be achieved in an environment that fosters dignity and honor. In addition, guidance must be highly personal. The initiate must feel that his or her survival … Continue reading To my fellow Veterans…Part Two

A Warrior is not just one who has been to war and returned. Warrior has been recognized as a basic ideal, pattern of thinking and behaving, and social role that has occurred since the beginning of time. Becoming a warrior is an achievement of character. A veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder can use the ideal … Continue reading To my fellow Veterans…Part One

And dive harder. Falcons only reach Mach speeds when they’ve decided to go all-in and dive after their prey. When they miss their mark, they pull up before going splat and pick another target. They spend next to no time getting down on their failed attempt. We reward the leader who flies like a falcon. … Continue reading Day 302…Falcons, they fly hard…

Together We Transform - always, ALWAYS - TOGETHER. Jim

To Care To care one must offer one’s own vulnerable self to others as a source of healing. To care for the aging, therefore, means first of all to enter into close contact with your own aging self, to sense your own time, and to experience the movements of your own life cycle. From this … Continue reading Getting old?

Dear daughter, Many things in my life are moving away from me and my memory. Like smoke from a fire that the wind blows away. One thing that has never left my mind or my heart is the day I first cast my eyes upon you. It was a tough day for your mom, for … Continue reading Scout Gant

In memory of Piper, faithful and true, a Labrador’s heart, pure love in her view. With every wag of her tail’s happy dance, she brought joy and love with every glance. Loyal companion, through thick and thin, her love knew no bounds, it came from within. A friend so dear, in our hearts, she’ll stay, … Continue reading Piper

To John Rue, Public. Professional. Personal. Private. I have a few really good rituals that have become routine. One of these is my daily reading and writing. One of the “books” that I read daily is the Built to Lead Book (BBTL). I would not classify BBTL as a book but that is for a … Continue reading John Rue