Author: Jim Gant

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

11 December 2006 About that day, Jim said later: “I remember Mack lying in the palm grove by this tree with bullets flying over, a few feet away from me. The look on his face was one of excitement and calm. I remember thinking, this second, this moment in time is what I’ve trained for … Continue reading Independence Day 2023

Matt Golsteyn would be his second-in-command, focused on the team’s strategy and operations. A 2002 West Point graduate and star baseball player from Winter Park, Florida, Matt was one of those rare officers who shone with both intellect and moral fortitude. He’d served with the 82nd Airborne Division in Iraq and then tried out for … Continue reading From Student to Teacher…

"The first test is whether they are willing to get on the helicopter with you." Gant, James Karl. I Am My Son's Keeper (p. 178). Dearest Dad! There are a few tears rolling down my cheeks right now…Good. Most of the people in my life who I am closest to - no longer have their … Continue reading Jim Gant, the Elder

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MsmdDEcGKw It was June 1999, and Prosser was about to leave Hawaii. He came to give Jim a gift, one that would change Jim’s life. He handed Jim a hardback copy of Gates of Fire, the historical novel by Steven Pressfield about the three hundred Spartans and their legendary stand against the Persians at Thermopylae. … Continue reading We are ALL Warriors…Gates of Fire.

Puddles? Hell, yeah. Good.... Live hard. Love harder. Much harder. (Thanks Chet). Jim 1COR13:1-2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdTMDpizis8 And Jocko and I agree on Steven Pressfield's book "A Man at Arms"...if you haven't read it. You should.