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…
Mastering the Art of Self-Control
Mastering the Art of Self-Control by Donavon L Riley In the numerous tomes available to us today, which detail individual leaders’ strategic prowess, Miyamoto Musashi’s “Book of Five Rings” stands…
Identifying and Responding to Pre-Threat Indicators
Pexels photo by Engin Aakyurt. In the complex world we live in, we cannot take personal safety for granted. The ability to identify and react to threat indicators is a…
The Equality of Death & The Power of Hope
The Equality of Death & The Power of Hope by Donavon L Riley Mortality’s grip is unbreakable. We don’t need books or blog posts to educate us about this, not…
Battling Time: Courage and the Illusion of Eternal Safety
Battling Time: Courage and the Illusion of Eternal Safety by Donavon L Riley “The foolish man thinks he will live forever if he keeps away from fighting; but old age…
The Battle of Perpetuity
The Battle of Perpetuity Am I doing the right thing? Am I spending my time wisely? What else could I be doing instead? Should I be doing those things in…