Into The Ancient Desert For Answers
Into the Ancient Desert for Answers by Donavon L Riley Today, it is hard to ignore or avoid the unrest and discord that pervades society. But if we listen to…
Unveiling the Veil of Social Media
Unveiling the Veil of Social Media by Donavon L Riley In the seemingly infinite sprawl of the digital age — which we once wished to inhabit but which now inhabits…
Do You Think Of That Other World Too? From Arminius Tribe
F*ck The Dry Years! Sure, we had studied the maps. Sure, we had prepared for the Mission in the Isolation Phase. Sure, we had attended Intel briefings. Sure, we had…
PSYOPS: Influencing Minds for a Strategic Impact
Soldiers from the U.S. Army’s 350th Tactical Psychological Operations, 10th Mountain Division, drop leaflets over a village near Hawijah in Kirkuk province, Iraq, on March 6, 2008. The leaflets are…
It Is The End, And Maybe, The Beginning
It Is The End, And Maybe, The Beginning by Donavon L Riley Living through the dissolution of society, whether economic, political, or environmental, is an unsettling experience for anyone, no…
The Theology of Progress
The Theology of Progress by Donavon L Riley The subject of progress is a ubiquitous theme in contemporary discourse — the conversation can be heard everywhere, from gyms to shareholder…
Culture Faith History Illumination Inspirational LIFE Life and Family Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences Wisdom
Unveiling the Myth of the Machine
Unveiling the Myth of the Machine by Donavon L Riley In a world propelled by the compulsive need for conquest and expansion, the omnipresent force of the Machine, as George…
Awareness Best of/Interesting LIFE Martial Arts MASTERY Mission Health Planning PSYCHE Weaponizing the Behavioral Sciences Wisdom
Establishing What the Warrior Mindset is by former JTF2 member Shaun Taylor
INTRODUCTION This evening, we will explore some of the profound insights and teachings of the legendary samurai warrior, Miyamoto Musashi, and how his philosophy on mindset can empower us to…
Giants In The Earth
Giants In The Earth, by Donavon L Riley The term “Giants in the Earth,” comes from a novel by author, Ole Edvart Rölvaag, which deals with Norwegian pioneers on the…
Ancient Maxims for Modern Men, part 1
A King Must Keep the Realm by Donavon L Riley An ancient Anglo-Saxon maxim is, “A King Must Keep the Realm.” This saying encapsulates a foundational principle of leadership: unwavering…