Tagged: strategy

Don’t be Afraid of the Soft Sand

I recently finished a book about a soldier’s military experience. One vignette told of the challenges of an elite school. One tough test was making long runs through difficult terrain. In the sand, you… Read More

Do the Ends justify the Means?

Machiavelli (a cunning advisor to the ruthless Italian House of Borgia) once said, “In the actions of men, and especially of princes…the ends justify the means.” The United States often used this maxim to… Read More

Where is the War in Ukraine headed?

I penned this three years ago. It is still applicable Europe is now experiencing the largest land war since World War II. The history of the conflict (which was largely based on power politics… Read More

Where do our dreams go?

I recently had a revelatory experience. We have long desired a place at the beach. But not just any place: Old Florida feel; close to the water; easy access. A pipe dream. We were… Read More

Who will watch the watchers?

The debate about Artificial Intelligence (AI)and how it should be used and allowed to develop came to a head recently when OpenAI (the parent of ChatGPT) cofounder Sam Bankman was fired by the company’s… Read More