Podcasts about James Stockdale

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In this episode, Marc Leepson discusses his book The Unlikely War Hero, A Vietnam War POW's Story of Courage and Resilience in the Hanoi Hilton. This book is a biography of Doug Hegdahl, a Sailor that fell off of USS Canberra (CA 2) into the Gulf of Tonkin. Hegdahl was captured by the North Vietnamese and landed in the Hanoi Hilton with other American prisoners of war (POW). While in captivity, he memorized 254 names of his fellow prisoners. Hegdahl was ordered to accept early release. Once back in the United States, he provided the list of names to his debriefers. As a result, 65 American servicemen who were listed as missing in action (MIA), had their status changed to POW. 

Send us a textIn the second installment of the Election Night from 1992, we see the official changing of the guard. It is at this moment, on election night, that one generation of leadership gives way to another. The World War 2 Presidents, that had served from two generations, those who ran the war : Franklin Roosevelt, Harry Truman, and Dwight Eisenhower, followed by the generation of leaders who were troops in the war : John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, and George H. W. Bush, were now finally leaving the center stage of American politics, or so it seemed.  10 United States Presidents in all, would now be replaced by the nations' first Baby Boomer President. Bill Clinton will win on this night. In this episode, we will hear from all the candidates for President and Vice President , but one, and we will watch as the Greatest Generation, symbolized by George Bush, gracefully leaves the stage. Then we will hear the national address from Little Rock, on the steps of the Arkansas Capitol, as Bill Clinton begins to take the reigns of power, inheriting a country that now stood alone as the leading economic and military super power on Earth. A gift left to him by the 10 Presidents and their fellow leaders of the generation of leaders who made it all possible.  Boundless Insights - with Aviva KlompasIn depth analysis of what's happening in Israel—and why it matters everywhere.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyQuestions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Send us a textWe have finally arrived to the final day on the trail for George H. W. Bush , Bill Clinton, and Ross Perot. It had been an election for the history books, as hard a fought battle as I had ever witnessed in my then short lifetime. You could not have asked for more formidable candidates to face each other than the three men who had shared the national stage together over the past year. Each with enormous strengths and each with well thought out strategies for victory on that first November tuesday. In this episode we will visit in on the final two rallies of the 1992 election for Bill Clinton and George H. W. Bush. We could not find a final rally for Ross Perot as we combed our videos and the internet, so for that we apologize. What will stand out to our audience we think is the final Bush rally because it will feature for the final time , the old guard of politics and entertainment standing on stage with President Bush in Houston. For many of them this was their final Presidential campaign as the leadership of the nation. The President will be joined by Charlton Heston, Ted Williams, The Gatlin Brothers, Naomi Judd, and the legendary entertainer Bob Hope. The last hoorah for a generation of American leadership in both politics and entertainment. The next day George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Ross Perot would face the voters from sea to shining sea.  Boundless Insights - with Aviva KlompasIn depth analysis of what's happening in Israel—and why it matters everywhere.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyQuestions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Send us a textIt is time to hit the trail in the final couple of weeks of the 1992 campaign. I figured we would take off with the three Vice Presidential candidates in this episode. They were Vice President Dan Quayle, Senator Al Gore, and Admiral James Stockdale. We will start out spending the the day with Dan Quayle. You will hear him interacting with the public, giving a campaign speech, and being interviewed by the press. This selection of events really does give you a feel for what it is like on the Presidential campaign trail for these candidates. It us up early in the morning and out late at night. This campaign really is a high spot for the Vice President Dan Quayle who I feel was often unfairly maligned. He was a much better campaigner than anyone has given him credit and I feel like he performed outstandingly through out the 1992 campaign. In fact, it was his Vice Presidential Debate performance that finally began to close the gap between the President and Governor Bill Clinton. This episode then turns to a campaign rally given for Senator Al Gore. You will hear him giving one of his stump speeches in the final weeks of the campaign. Al Gore is also a much better campaigner than you may think. I have always felt he was actually better in 1992 and 1996 than his performance at the top of the ticket in 2000. This speech is guaranteed to fire you up and it too will give you a feel of what it was like to be on the campaign trail in 1992. Finally, we will introduce you to the true American Hero that was on the ticket in 1992, Admiral James Stockdale. Stockdale was a far more formidable man than his performance in the Vice Presidential debates would lead you to believe. He had been the President of the War College and had led troops in Vietnam as a POW, creating a civilization and working to keep the troops spirits alive in captivity for nearly 8 years.  It seems a shame to me that he is only remembered today for his Vice Presidential debate performance. We hope to change that here by letting you hear his video biography from the Congressional Medal of Honor Society because among James Stockdale's many honors he was a member of this most exclusive clubs of men who have attained the highest honor available in the land, the Congressional Medal of Honor. We want to end this episode honoring this extraordinary achievement from this extraordinary man.  Boundless Insights - with Aviva KlompasIn depth analysis of what's happening in Israel—and why it matters everywhere.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyQuestions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Send us a textThis is the famous Vice Presidential Debate. It would feature a fiery set of exchanges between Vice President Dan Quayle and Senator Al Gore. The two men served in the Senate together and knew each other quite well. The gloves will come off and as that happens the third man on the stage , retired Admiral James Stockdale, was often reduced to being a bystander. It was a shining moment for Dan Quayle, who in my opinion, won this debate against Al Gore. It was the strongest moment for Quayle in either campaign. Al Gore does well too and if you follow the adage "do no harm," Gore was successful. It is also a campaign debate that shows why a novice can be truly handicapped by their lack of experience in politics. Admiral James Stockdale was a brilliant man, a former educator, and President of a University, a war Hero, a POW, and a formidable man. But you would never have known it based on the performance you will hear in this debate.  Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Stoicism is having a moment.The ancient philosophy--which posits that you can't control events, but you can control how you respond to them--has lately been embraced by self-help gurus and tech bros. But Nancy Sherman writes that the tenets of Stoicism have long found a receptive audience in “the military mind.” Whether they know it or not, soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines are guided by many of the principles espoused by Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius. Sherman, a professor at Georgetown University, is the author of several books, including Stoic Warriors: The Ancient Philosophy behind the Military Mind. She spoke with Shane Harris about why Stoic virtues resonate with those who serve in uniform and what the philosophy can teach everyone about how to live well amid uncertainty and struggle. Books and people discussed in this episode include: “Stoic Warriors: The Ancient Philosophy behind the Military Mind” by Nancy Sherman https://global.oup.com/academic/product/stoic-warriors-9780195315912?cc=us&lang=en& Cicero https://iep.utm.edu/cicero-roman-philosopher/ Marcus Aurelius https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/marcus-aurelius/ Epictetus https://iep.utm.edu/epictetu/ Seneca's “De Beneficiis” https://www.gutenberg.org/files/3794/3794-h/3794-h.htm James Stockdale https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/story/Article/2097870/medal-of-honor-monday-navy-vice-adm-james-stockdale/ Thomas Gibbons-Neff https://www.nytimes.com/by/thomas-gibbons-neff Ian Fishback https://www.npr.org/2023/08/09/1192996954/ian-fishback-who-blew-the-whistle-on-torture-by-the-u-s-military-was-laid-to-res Hugh Thompson https://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-wiener-my-lai-hugh-thompson-20180316-story.html Edward Villella https://sab.org/scenes/sab-trailblazer-edward-villella/ More about Nancy Sherman https://www.nancysherman.com/ Chatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode was produced and edited by Isabelle Kerby-McGowan and Megan Nadolski of Goat Rodeo. Podcast theme by David Priess, featuring music created using Groovepad.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stoicism is having a moment.The ancient philosophy--which posits that you can't control events, but you can control how you respond to them--has lately been embraced by self-help gurus and tech bros. But Nancy Sherman writes that the tenets of Stoicism have long found a receptive audience in “the military mind.” Whether they know it or not, soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines are guided by many of the principles espoused by Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius. Sherman, a professor at Georgetown University, is the author of several books, including Stoic Warriors: The Ancient Philosophy behind the Military Mind. She spoke with Shane Harris about why Stoic virtues resonate with those who serve in uniform and what the philosophy can teach everyone about how to live well amid uncertainty and struggle. Books and people discussed in this episode include: “Stoic Warriors: The Ancient Philosophy behind the Military Mind” by Nancy Sherman https://global.oup.com/academic/product/stoic-warriors-9780195315912?cc=us&lang=en& Cicero https://iep.utm.edu/cicero-roman-philosopher/ Marcus Aurelius https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/marcus-aurelius/ Epictetus https://iep.utm.edu/epictetu/ Seneca's “De Beneficiis” https://www.gutenberg.org/files/3794/3794-h/3794-h.htm James Stockdale https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/story/Article/2097870/medal-of-honor-monday-navy-vice-adm-james-stockdale/ Thomas Gibbons-Neff https://www.nytimes.com/by/thomas-gibbons-neff Ian Fishback https://www.npr.org/2023/08/09/1192996954/ian-fishback-who-blew-the-whistle-on-torture-by-the-u-s-military-was-laid-to-res Hugh Thompson https://www.latimes.com/opinion/op-ed/la-oe-wiener-my-lai-hugh-thompson-20180316-story.html Edward Villella https://sab.org/scenes/sab-trailblazer-edward-villella/ More about Nancy Sherman https://www.nancysherman.com/ Chatter is a production of Lawfare and Goat Rodeo. This episode was produced and edited by Isabelle Kerby-McGowan and Megan Nadolski of Goat Rodeo. Podcast theme by David Priess, featuring music created using Groovepad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Resilient Relationships: Overcoming Adversity Together On the 25th Episode of the Human Intimacy podcast Dr. Kevin Skinner discusses how individuals and couples can effectively deal with adversity in relationship. Below you will find the key points discussed in the podcast. 1. Introduction to Resiliency in Relationships: Dr. Skinner introduces the topic of how couples handle difficult adversity in their relationships, drawing from his 30 years of experience as a therapist. 2. Dr. Al Siebert's Insights: Skinner shares insights from Dr. Al Siebert, who studied resilient people for 35 years. Siebert's research on individuals who overcame extreme adversity, such as the Holocaust or severe health issues, revealed that resiliency is a learned skill. 3. Adversity's Impact on Relationships: Adversity can either pull couples together or push them apart. Couples who survive difficult times often develop stronger bonds and learn to communicate more effectively. 4. Elizabeth Edwards' Perspective: Resiliency involves accepting a new reality and trying to create something good from it, rather than just lamenting what has been lost. 5. Importance of Flexibility and Adaptability: Resilient individuals and couples are flexible and adaptable. They don't return to old, unhealthy patterns but learn to embrace new ways of dealing with challenges. 6. Role of Curiosity and Open-mindedness: Resilient people remain curious and open to learning. They continuously seek new information and strategies to overcome their difficulties. 7. Dr. Siebert's Findings on Resiliency: Resiliency is not an endpoint but a continuous process. It involves experiencing emotional ups and downs and being adaptable to changing circumstances. 8. Examples of Resiliency: Skinner shares examples of individuals and couples who have shown remarkable resiliency, including those who have dealt with infidelity, addiction, and severe health issues. 9. **James Stockdale's Story**: Skinner recounts the story of James Stockdale, a Vietnam War POW who exemplified mental resilience by refusing to let his captors control his mind, and identified three types of people: optimists, pessimists, and realists, with realists being the most resilient. 10. Support Systems and Community: Resilient people often find support from others and become part of a community or tribe that helps them navigate their challenges. 11. Resiliency as a Collective Effort: For couples, resiliency requires both partners to be committed to learning, adapting, and communicating effectively. It involves mutual effort and openness to change. 12. Conclusion: Skinner emphasizes that resiliency is about not giving up, staying open to learning, and being flexible. He highlights the importance of recognizing the ups and downs of life and adapting accordingly.

Episode 2734 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Navy Vice Adm. James Stockdale and his Congressional Medal of Honor award. The featured story comes from The U.S. Department of Defense website and was titled: Medal … Continue reading →

EPISODE 320: Adversity and challenges are a part of life. It isn't going away. However, most of us falsely think that adversity is bad and that we should hide or avoid it. What if I tell you that adversity is the key to your success? You see, the adversity you're dealing with is NOT the problem; it's the story you're telling yourself.  In this episode of The Construction Leading Edge podcast, we'll dive deep into how you can reframe adversity to help you power through life and your construction business. Additionally, Leyah Hostetter, our Director of Customer Success, interviews Michael Thorp, one of our recent Systematize Your Construction Business (SYCB) program graduates, to share the business adversities and chaos he had to endure before signing up with our program and the most impactful lessons he learned that made the most significant change in his construction business. Let's dive in!   Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) The story of Admiral James Stockdale (01:41) Facing and reframing adversity in life (03:43) What most of us do when facing adversities (09:57) Persevering through adversity is the key to success (15:07)  What happens when you begin to embrace adversity (23:40) Meet Michael Thorp (27:04) Business challenges and chaos that Michael faced (32:21) Most impactful lessons that Michael learned from the SYCB program (36:46) Improving team efficiency and morale through open communication (40:14) How's life and business now for Michael (42:46)   Additional Resources: - Schedule your business evaluation call with our team HERE - Download your FREE strategic planning guide HERE - Register for our FREE Get Paid for Estimates Masterclass HERE -- The Construction Leading Edge Podcast helps construction business owners maximize their revenue, eliminate chaos, systematize their work, and win back their time. Follow us on your favorite podcasting platform so you never miss an episode!  

The Great Commission requires disciples of Jesus to learn to observe everything that Jesus commanded. Jesus never commanded disciples to observe Advent. Jesus never commanded disciples to celebrate Christmas. But Jesus *did* command His disciples to *wait* for Him. We do a number of things that aren't prescribed by a Scripture verse that are good for us, things aimed to help us learn Christ's commands and help us build strength to follow Him. For example, we have reasons for our Sunday morning order of service, including the fact that any/every liturgy accomplishes *something*, so we might as well choose wisely. We worship as an assembly the way we do based on principles for a purpose. The five Cs are an outline that—by God's grace and through His Word and Spirit—enables each member to behold Christ and become more like Him.God calls His ministers to serve the church toward Christlikeness. We proclaim Christ, warning every man and teaching every man in all wisdom that every man would become complete/perfect in Christ. As a minister of the Word, desiring the progress of faith and joy and obedience for the entire church, I think some meditation on advent will be good for our wisdom, along with some warning and teaching. Seasonal sermons are not a default for the holidays; I have convictions about the glories of sequential exposition. But for what *we* need in these days, a month of advent activities might just bless us more than a month of pre-Easter sermons. We have more ways to mature as disciples in terms of understanding and living in light of the incarnation than we do the resurrection, though more of the former can't help but make better the latter. Like we recognize some principles of wisdom in the sabbath without following Mosaic Law regarding the Sabbath, we recognize some principles of wisdom and faith in advent without tracing every Advent tradition. Or word advent means “the coming.” It's a derivative from the Latin word *advenire*, “to come to.” It refers to an arrival, usually the arrival of a notable person or event. Some Christians have specified the four Sundays before Christmas with distinct names and candles and colors, all to remember Christ's first advent. While that's worth celebrating itself—God come in flesh to save sinful man—it also reminds us of His second coming.There are certain activities appropriate to the advent season. I'm going to highlight four, starting with the one I think we are the worst at: 1) Waiting, 2) Feasting, 3) Singing, 4) Giving. Waiting is an appropriate subject for a heavenly host of reasons, including that this is the first Sunday of advent, so it is the furthest Sunday from Christmas.So, what are we waiting for? The key text for today is Titus 2:11-14, with special attention on verse 13.> For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, **waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ**, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works. (Titus 2:11–14 ESV)Grace has **appeared**, it showed up, it arrived. Grace advented. Grace was enfleshed in Jesus and has been received through Jesus for sake of salvation (John 1:14-17). That grace has gone to work, *discipling* us (**training** in verse 12 is an translation of παιδεύω - developing our abilities to make appropriate choices, providing instruction for informed and right living). Grace shapes our affirmations and denials. We **renounce**/refuse/disown **ungodliness** and we embrace lives that are **sober, righteous, and godly**. Grace develops people who adorn the doctrine of God our Savior (Titus 2:10). And that adorned, godly living requires **waiting**. The present age is good, it's not our goal. The present age is when we're being purified, but not when we're glorified. We are disciples in this present age, and He redeemed us to make us a people who are zealous for good works (Titus 2:14). Our waiting (at least in this paragraph) isn't idle; we don't sit on our hands or wait it out in an underground man cave. But it's still waiting.What is waiting? What is *godly* waiting? How can advent help us with adorned waiting? Waiting is *inevitable* in one way, because time moves forward on a line and we just can't force an upcoming point to hurry up. A future minute will become the present minute at the right time, but even Augustine can't make time go faster. As Jonathan says, “The time will pass regardless of whether or not you do the hard thing. You may as well have something to show for it." Godly waiting is more than more than a constant stand by. But it starts by submitting, with thanks, to God for His scheduling. And waiting is *required* by God. It's required not merely because of Providential timing, it's required by His command. Not only do we have a bunch of examples, we have explicit imperatives.> Wait for the LORD; > be strong, and let your heart take courage; > wait for the LORD! > (Psalm 27:14 ESV)> Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; > fret not yourself over the one who prospers > in his way, > over the man who carries out evil devices! > (Psalm 37:7 ESV)“Wait on the LORD.” So again, this has to be more than merely crossing off days on the calendar. This is knowing that He knows that He will fix the problem, but not now. He wants us to know ahead of time, and to hold onto that anticipation with the proper heart-posture. Waiting is, therefore, part of God's *purposes*. Why did the Lord “invent” waiting? It's at least to prove His own patience, and then share that attribute into us (James 1:4). It also shows His saving power; He can deliver from what is really bad. And it gives Him opportunity to highlight His promises. The thing is, He really remembers. Time doesn't make Him forget. And our faith *pleases* Him (Hebrews 11:6). It is *long*, and sometimes *brutal*. I read a story about U.S. Admiral James Stockdale who was imprisoned for eight years in Vietnam, tortured over twenty times, with no promise of release. When asked about the difference between those who did and didn't survive the war camp, Stockdale said, “You must never confuse faith that you will prevail in the end—which you can never afford to lose—with the discipline to confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.” Jim Collins called this the Stockdale Paradox:> “You must maintain unwavering faith that you can and will prevail in the end, regardless of the difficulties, AND at the same time have the discipline to confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.” (Collins, _Good to Great_)That said, what surprised me most while mediating on waiting and searching the Scriptures about waiting, is that those who wait well are *renewed*. > they who wait for the LORD shall renew their strength; > they shall mount up with wings like eagles; > they shall run and not be weary; > they shall walk and not faint. (Isaiah 40:31 ESV)Waiters “gain new strength” (NASB), *mutabunt fortitudinem* (VLG), that is, they are changed unto fortitude. There is fresh supply of strength in the waiting station; waiting gathers rather than drains. The place of waiting (even suffering) is the place of (endurance to character to invincible hope) blessing. # ConclusionGodly waiting is controlling how we feel, while we feel bad. Waiting is self-control while uncomfortable, knowing that it could be different, knowing that it *will be* better, but trusting God for the when. The advent principle is wait training. We get to exercise waiting muscles. It's a short season--less than a month, to practice glad, eager, anticipation that good will arrive, even though we mey hit points along the way that provoke strong feelings that we wish it were over. We teach our kids to wait, to anticipate. And we, human parents, know to give them good things. We know not just what will be better for them, we know how much they'll enjoy opening the gift. Their gratitude will be increased, not decreased, even though they will have had a couple less weeks to wear the sweater, or whatever. How much more our heavenly Father!Wait like a Boss. What does a Boss Waiter (BW) do? Renounce shortcuts, renounce cheating the discomfort. Renounce lies about the discomfort, believe that better is coming. Do all your good works now, and don't be precious about the present age except in so far as it was given by God as part of His glory-increasing project. > Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. (James 5:7–8 ESV)*Fix* your hearts, with both meanings of fix. Fix, as in correct/recalibrate your expecations. And fix, as in establish, get the roots down deep. Wait like a Boss. Wait for the blessed hope, the next advent of our Lord. ----------## ChargeChristians, wait by faith not by sight. Wait by faith no matter how long the wait. Wait by faith in the one who never forgets, who never fails, who holds you fast. Wait from faith to faith in the LORD your God; He is the faithful God (see Deuteronomy 7:9). ## Benediction:> [Y]ou are not lacking in any gift, as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. (1 Corinthians 1:7–9 ESV)

Aaron Hale, a former U.S. military bomb technician, endurance athlete, and entrepreneur shares his inspiring journey. Starting with his military career, facing a life-altering bomb blast in Afghanistan, and coping with blindness and deafness.Despite the challenges, Aaron discusses how he harnessed the power of pain and reframed his mindset to overcome emotional struggles. He emphasizes the importance of facing discomfort, learning from hardships, and avoiding the fear of failure. Aaron shares insights into his daily life, challenges, and the team effort involved in his ultra-endurance running, where he became the first blind and deaf person to complete the Badwater 135.He talks about his podcast, Point of Impact with Aaron Hale, and his dedication to helping others by sharing his story of resilience and triumph.

James Stockdale è stato un ufficiale dell'aereonautica statunitense che fini in campo di prigionia -nord Vietnamita, prima della sua liberazione passarono 8 anni, in questo arco di tempo fu torturato più di venti volte ma riuscì non solo a tenere alto il proprio morale, ma anche degli altri prigionieri, grazie proprio allo stoicismo. Supporta il podcast con il merchandise di #OgniSingoloGiorno, recensendo il podcast su #Spotify e #ApplePodcast e acquistando il libro "Ogni Singolo Giorno" su Amazon e in tutte le librerie https://amzn.eu/d/4ASlJOQ https://ogni-singolo-giorno.myshopify.com #BeAStoic #Stoicimo #BetterSelf #stress #allenamento #Podcast #Stoicismo #Disciplina --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alessio-alfei/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alessio-alfei/support

Ryan speaks with Sid Stockdale about his who his new memoir A World Apart: Growing Up Stockdale During Vietnam speaks to, how his family survived his father's seven-year imprisonment, the valuable lessons that his father taught him about Stoicism upon his return home, the untold story of his mother's strength, and more.Sid Stockdale is a speaker, author, teacher, and the second of four sons of the late Navy Admiral James Stockdale, who survived captivity as a prisoner of War in Hanoi during the Vietnam War by embracing Stoicism and the teachings of Epictetus. Sid was an educator for 40 years, having taught history and hiring, evaluating, and mentoring teaching in independent schools across America. He currently serves on the board of trustees at his alma mater, South Kent School, in Connecticut. ✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail

This week on Acta Non Verba Mark Hardie discusses stoic philosophy, the importance of preparation and leading by example, and the commando spirit. Listen in as Mark and I explore the significance of cheerfulness and self-reliance in challenging situations, as well as the importance of values and virtues in businesses. Mark also shares his personal experience working with grieving families and how stoicism helped him cope. We discuss the importance of training and preparation for dealing with adversity and the impact of pressure on human performance. Finally, Mark emphasizes the need for continuous adaptation and learning, as well as creating an environment where learning and improvement are prioritized over blame and punishment.   Mark Hardie is a former Royal Marines Commando and the author of Think Like a Marine - Anticipate - Adapt - Achieve. He has an exceptional background rooted in a military family, where he experienced a childhood marked by frequent relocations between various bases and schools throughout the United Kingdom due to his father's service as a British soldier. At the age of 25, he embarked on a remarkable journey by joining the Royal Marines as an officer, dedicating nearly two decades of his life to the armed forces. His service included significant contributions in Commando units during the post-9/11 era. Throughout his tenure, Mark provided vital support to casualties from Iraq and Afghanistan, displaying unwavering dedication.  You can learn more about Mark at https://thinklikeamarine.com/   Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vi tar utgangspunkt i James Stockdale, en amerikansk jagerflypilot som ble skutt ned under vietnamkrigen, som var i fangenskap i 7 år (4 år i isolasjon), og som brukte stoisk tankegang til ikke bare å overleve, men til å bruke smerten og isolasjonen till indre vekst. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/mindfulness-med-viggo-and-filip. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ryan speaks with Lieutenant David Carey in the first of a two-part interview about his incredible experiences serving in Vietnam as a fighter pilot and being shot down and captured by North Vietnamese forces, how 2,022 days in captivity led to him embracing the teachings of Epictetus, why the community that he and his fellow POWs formed in prison saved them from depression, how he has been using his experiences to help others ever since, and more.David Carey is a retired Navy Lieutenant Commander who served in the Vietnam War, as well as an author, motivational speaker, consultant, and trainer. After being deployed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Oriskany in 1966, he was forced to eject over North Vietnam and taken as a Prisoner of War. After serving 2,022 days in the camp, David was released during Operation Homecoming in 1973 and was awarded the Legion of Merit with Valor. Since his retirement from the Navy in 1986, David has dedicated his work to sharing his experiences in the hopes of helping others through his speaking and training engagements and his book The Ways We Choose, Lessons for Life from a POW's Experience. David's work can be found at davecarey.com.✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail

Many of the Stoics were powerful and privileged. Marcus Aurelius was born to a wealthy family and then was given the throne and the empire. Cato came from an old and prestigious family. But not all the Stoics were so lucky–Epictetus was born a slave. His teacher Musonius was exiled multiple times. Admiral James Stockdale, whose heroics we've spoken of often, was from an ordinary American family in Illinois.Yet advantaged or disadvantaged, all the Stoics possessed a certain power, a certain freedom by way of their philosophy.---And today's entry of The Daily Stoic Journal, Ryan discusses why even the Stoics struggled with maintaining a balanced information diet, and therefore preached the benefits of favoring the everlasting wisdom found in books over daily news.If you want to become a better reader, the Stoics can help. We built out their best insights into our Read to Lead: A Daily Stoic Reading Challenge. Since it first launched in 2019, Read to Lead has been our most popular challenge, taken on by almost ten thousand participants. Sign up today!✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail

Listen as Angi walks us through a case about the Stockdale family's experience with reality television and the tragedy that followed. Were the two connected? Could something have been done to prevent this terrible situation? And can the surviving family members find it in their hearts to forgive? Grab a steaming latte and hang out with Angi and Becky for a podcast that's fun, quirky, and conversational. You'll feel like you're eavesdropping on the women at the table next to you at your favorite coffee shop .. and you'll keep coming back for another cup of crime!

Today's Heroic +1 features wisdom from James Stockdale's Thoughts of a Philosophical Fighter Pilot. Get more wisdom in less time with a Heroic membership. Get started for FREE today: http://heroic.us Ready to actualize your Heroic potential? Move from Theory to Practice to Mastery: https://heroic.us/mastery Join 12,500+ Heroes from 110+ Countries by becoming a certified Heroic Coach: https://heroic.us/coach About Heroic: Heroic integrates ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools into a beautifully-designed app to help activate your best. Premium Heroic members have access to 600+ of the absolute greatest personal development books distilled into 25-min PhilosophersNotes and 50+ hour-long masterclasses on all areas of a flourishing life. #stoicism #wisdom #morewisdominlesstime #personaldevelopment #heroic

Today's Heroic +1 features wisdom from James Stockdale's Thoughts of a Philosophical Fighter Pilot. Get more wisdom in less time with a Heroic membership. Get started for FREE today: http://heroic.us Ready to actualize your Heroic potential? Move from Theory to Practice to Mastery: https://heroic.us/mastery Join 12,500+ Heroes from 110+ Countries by becoming a certified Heroic Coach: https://heroic.us/coach About Heroic: Heroic integrates ancient wisdom, modern science, and practical tools into a beautifully-designed app to help activate your best. Premium Heroic members have access to 600+ of the absolute greatest personal development books distilled into 25-min PhilosophersNotes and 50+ hour-long masterclasses on all areas of a flourishing life. #stoicism #wisdom #morewisdominlesstime #personaldevelopment #heroic

We live in troubled times. Over the past few years, the news has been filled with stories that have the potential to fill us with fear and despair for the future. But when we keep our eyes fixed on God, who says, ‘Don't worry, because I am with you. Don't be afraid, because I am your God,' we can get through. Admiral James Stockdale spent eight gruelling years in a Vietnam prisoner-of-war camp, but his faith sustained him throughout the ordeal. He said: ‘I never lost faith in the end of the story. I never doubted not only that I would get out, but also that I would prevail in the end and turn the experience into the defining event of my life, which, in retrospect, I would not trade.' When asked, ‘Who didn't make it out?' Stockdale replied: ‘Oh, that's easy…they were the ones who said, “We're going to be out by Christmas.” And Christmas would come, and Christmas would go. Then they'd say, “We're going to be out by Easter.” And Easter would come, and Easter would go. And then Thanksgiving, and then it would be Christmas again. And they died of a broken heart.' We don't always have an end date for the difficulties and challenging situations that we go through, but even when we can't see the finish line, Jesus can. So, ‘let us look only to Jesus, the One who began our faith and who makes it perfect. He suffered death on the cross. But he accepted the same as if it were nothing because of the joy that God put before him' (Hebrews 12:2 NCV). The God who gave us our start can steer us to a glorious finish.

In 2008, The Stockdale Family Band made it reality tv show debut on Season 4 Episode 15 of Wife Swap.  9 years later, on June 15, 2017, they would make the news for an entirely different reason.  Jacob Stockdale, the third of four sons of the Stockdale family, had apparently shot and killed his mother, Kathryn Stockdale, his little brother, James Stockdale, before turning the gun on himself.Sources for this episode:Court Docket for Jacob StockdaleWayback Machine - The Stockdale Family BandI Can't Believe It's NonFiction - Jacob StockdaleHeavy - Jacob Stockdale: 5 Fast Facts You Need to KnowYahoo - A Mother And Son Featured On "Wife Swap" Were Murdered By A Member Of Their FamilySaving Country Music - God, Family, Bluegrass, & Murder: Inside the Life of the Stockdale Family Bandpopculturecrime on Medium - After Wife Swap: The Stockdale Family MurdersTimes Reporter - Psychologist: Jacob Stockdale competent to stand trialTMZ - 'Wife Swap' Son Alleged Escape Attempts From Mental Hospital ... Ahead Of Murder TrialThe Columbus Dispatch - Disbelief, sadness set in after Stockdale family shootingsFox 8 - Motive still a mystery in double murder, attempted suicide involving family featured on reality TV showPeople - 'Wife Swap' Killings: Son Allegedly Shoots Himself in the Head After Killing Mother, BrotherSupport the show

The episode explores how understanding the concept of the Stockdale Paradox, named after James Stockdale, a US Navy pilot who was held as a prisoner of war in North Vietnam, can help traders achieve success. The Stockdale Paradox is a combination of two attributes. An honest assessment of the current realityAn unwavering belief in ultimate success. This seemingly contradictory attitude can help you tackle the immediate road-blocks in your trading and yet stay motivated and focused on the overall vision.

Our Great Coach on this episode is Tom Ryan. Tom Ryan is a former All-American college wrestler, and now coach of the Ohio State Wrestling team. During his collegiate wrestling career, he was a member of the University of Iowa 1991 and 1992 NCAA and Big Ten championship teams. He became a Head Wrestling coach at Hofstra University in New York in 1995 leading them to six consecutive conference titles from 2001 to 2006. He then moved to Iowa to coach, and in 2015 Led the wrestling program to the NCAA National Championship. He has won multiple coach of the year awards, and at present is the owner of a 76% match winning ratio. From the highs of winning championships and coaching Olympic Gold medalists to the unimaginable loss of his own child; Tom Ryan is a coach with a deep appreciation for the pain that can either de-rail or elevate your life. His coaching philosophy is infused with a focus on truth and love, Truth to help you see the areas where you can develop; and love so you have the confidence that you will be supported as you develop and grow. I chased Tom for 6 months to get this interview, and I am so glad I did. His lessons on leadership and life are truly universal; and some of the key ones for me were How the coaches role is to reduce stress through controlling their emotions. This reduces tension in the athlete and allows them to focus on the task at hand. Giving feedback the moment a skill is not being executed properly in a way that is productive . And how great athletes truthfully assess themselves in a way that allows an accurate development plan to put in place. The great story he shares about the prisoner of war James Stockdale and the importance of combining optimism with realism. And wanting to leave a legacy of helping people to learn to love deeply; and with a few Olympic and World Champions along the way. This was a wonderful conversation, and I hope you enjoy it as much as Jim and I did. If you would like to send us any feedback or if you know a great coach, who has a unique story to share, then we would love to hear from you, please contact us at thegreatcoachespodcast@gmail.com You can also follow us and comment on all our Great Coaches here Twitter @CoachesGreat Facebook @TheGreatCoaches Instagram @the_great_coaches_podcast YouTube The Great Coaches Podcast LinkedIn The Great Coaches Podcast

We've talked before about the so-called Stockdale Paradox—the blazing determination inside Admiral James Stockdale that allowed him to believe that, despite his imprisonment and torture, he would not only survive but thrive because of his experience. There's something similar in Meditations where Marcus Aurelius, reflecting on the plague and the wars and the troubles that beset his reign, actually says to himself, “It's fortunate that this happened to me.”

Ryan talks to Robert Coram about the life and legacy of the fighter pilot John Boyd, the Stoic heroism of James Stockdale, the value of living your life based on a virtuous code, and more.Robert has had a long career as a reporter, staff and freelance writer, and author. He is a Pulitzer Prize nominated journalist. His writing has appeared in many publications, including the Atlanta Gazette, Atlanta Magazine, the New York Times, Sports Illustrated, and Esquire. As an author, he has published several novels and nonfiction books including Boyd: The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War.

Episode #243 - Learn what the end of life can teach you about financial independence, living with fewer regrets, and making every moment count in this interview with Dr. Jordan Grumet. Instead of being morbid, the idea of death can be the greatest teacher that helps us make important decisions in life, including with our money so that we can live with more happiness and fulfillment. Companion Article/Show Notes:  https://www.coachcarson.com/takingstock/ Get the book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Taking-Stock/Jordan-Grumet/9781646043545 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earnaninvest/ Website: https://www.earnandinvest.com/ Chad's Stoic book recommendations: Courage Under Fire, James Stockdale - https://amzn.to/3Gc2OUs The Art of Living, Epictetus - https://amzn.to/3sUscsy The Daily Stoic, Ryan Holiday ________________________

In a new series, I will be giving short lessons on my favorite "Stoic superheroes," both ancient and modern. We will begin by talking about James Stockdale and the Stockdale Paradox. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a friend who might benefit from listening. 

Dr. Joe Thomas serves as the Director, VADM James B. Stockdale Center for Ethical Leadership at the US Naval Academy.  A retired Marine, he served previously as the Class of 1961 Professor of Leadership Education at USNA and as Director, MajGen John A. Lejeune Leadership Institute at Marine Corps University. In addition he's taught at the University of Notre Dame, University of Maryland, George Washington University and the National Outdoor Leadership School. He has published five books on the topics of leadership and ethics, along with numerous articles, book chapters, and research reports.  Joe supported student research that led to the award of Rhodes, Mitchell, and Fulbright scholarships. Joe holds masters' degrees from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University and the US Army War College, a PhD from George Mason University, and a Certificate in Public Leadership from the Brookings Institute.

Club E was joined by Jeff Redmon, Founder and CEO of Breakthrough Impact Group.We all have brutal truths in our business that we cannot control.  Does Covid come to mind?  Learn how Adm. James Stockdale dealt with adversity he could not control.“You must never confuse faith that you will prevail in the end—which you can never afford to lose—with the discipline to confront the most brutal facts of your current reality, whatever they might be.” Adm. James StockdaleJeff Redmon contributes to his clients living lives they love. He helps his clients safely achieve their business goals by leveraging his knowledge, experience, and networks to each client's advantage. Jeff is a trusted advisor to business owners and he challenges them to bring clarity to their vision, strategies, and execution. Jeff is a senior certified Gravitas Impact Premium Coach. Jeff serves as one of their core advisors mentoring coaches worldwide; a valued contributor to their programs and content for the Gravitas global ecosystem.• Jeff Redmon• Breakthrough Impact Group • jredmon@minnbig.com• https://minnbig.com/• https://www.facebook.com/MinnBiG• https://www.linkedin.com/company/minnbig• https://www.instagram.com/minnbig/• https://twitter.com/MinnBig

I first heard Captain Charlie Plumb's POW story some twenty years ago, and I'm thrilled to share this conversation where we talk about Louis Zamperini, an unlikely parachute dialogue, culture, the leadership of Admiral James Stockdale, and some astounding research regarding PTSD of the men held at the Hanoi Hilton.

What is the biggest mistake agency owners make when setting goals?In today's video, we cover the answer to this big question.Having observed and spoken to 500+ agency owners try to hit their goals, I can tell you there is one big CRUCIAL mistake nearly everyone makes when setting out.I fell for this mistake many times in my early stages as an entrepreneur, and it cost me heavily. Fortunately I've recognised the mistake and have since corrected it, and today I wanted to share a video with you that will help you correct it, too.In this video, you'll learn…✅  The big mistake agency owners make when setting goals✅  How to avoid blind faith and manage the dichotomy of faith and reality✅  Lessons from James Stockdale and Viktor E. Frankl✅  How to correct the big mistake with this knowledgeI hope you like it!

On this bonus episode, Adam talks about the relationship between hope, fear, and faith, and how to cultivate a strong mindset that can handle the challenges you will face as a business leader. Adam frames the discussion through the survival story of Admiral James Stockdale, who was a prisoner of war for almost 8 years during the Vietnam war. 

Today's guest, Bill Mullen, is a voracious reader. We're going to talk about his book list and some of the books that have inspired him in his long 34 year career in the United States Marine Corp. We're going to talk about Admiral James Stockdale, congressional medal of honor winner. We discuss the Stockdale paradox, and how it relates to our ongoing challenges with the pandemic. We're even going to mix in a little bit of General Custer and Crazy Horse. Show notes: Mullen holds a BA and MA in political science from Marquette University, and an MA in national security and strategic studies from the Naval War College. He is a graduate of the Advanced Artillery Officer Course, School of Advanced Warfighting, Airborne, Ranger, Summer Mountain Leader and Royal Marine Arctic Warfare Survival courses. Mullen co-wrote the book Fallujah Redux, which came out in 2014. All proceeds from the book go to the Semper Fi Fund. Mullen and his wife, Vicki, have three adult children. Buy Bill's book: "Fallujah Redux: The Anbar Awakening and the Struggle with Al-Qaeda" https://www.amazon.com/Fallujah-Redux-Awakening-Struggle-Al-Qaeda-ebook/dp/B00ME43WI2

Optimize your Stoicism: https://www.optimize.me/missions/stoicism Get all the wisdom from the best Stoicism books out there— in less time (!) — with a collection of PhilosophersNotes distilling the Big Ideas and an Optimal Living 101 class highlighting the absolute best of the best. All 100% free. Forever. No credit card required. No strings attached. Period. → https://www.optimize.me/ You'll learn the Big Ideas from: - The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday and Stephen Hanselman: https://www.optimize.me/pn/the-daily-stoic-ryan-holiday-stephen-hanselman - Meditations by Marcus Aurelius: https://www.optimize.me/pn/meditations-marcus-aurelius - The Enchiridion by Epictetus: https://www.optimize.me/pn/the-enchiridion-epictetus - Discourses by Epictetus: https://www.optimize.me/pn/discourses-epictetus - Letters from a Stoic by Seneca: https://www.optimize.me/pn/letters-from-a-stoic-seneca - On the Shortness of Life by Seneca: https://www.optimize.me/pn/on-the-shortness-of-life-seneca - Musonius Rufus by Cynthia Arrieu-King and William Irvine: https://www.optimize.me/pn/musonius-rufus-musonius-rufus-cynthia-arrieu-king-william-irvine - How to Think Like a Roman Emperor by Donald Robertson: https://www.optimize.me/pn/how-to-think-like-a-roman-emperor-donald-robertson - The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday: https://www.optimize.me/pn/the-obstacle-is-the-way-ryan-holiday - The Inner Citadel by Pierre Hadot: https://www.optimize.me/pn/the-inner-citadel-pierre-hadot - How to Be Free by Epictetus and A.A. Long: https://www.optimize.me/pn/how-to-be-free-epictetus-a-long - How to Be a Stoic by Massimo Pigliucci: https://www.optimize.me/pn/how-to-be-a-stoic-massimo-pigliucci - The Practicing Stoic by Ward Farnsworth: https://www.optimize.me/pn/the-practicing-stoic-ward-farnsworth - The Philosophy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by Donald Robertson: https://www.optimize.me/pn/the-philosophy-of-cognitive-behavioural-therapy-donald-robertson - The Stoic Challenge by William Irvine: https://www.optimize.me/pn/the-stoic-challenge-william-irvine - Thoughts of a Philosophical Fighter Pilot by James Stockdale: https://www.optimize.me/pn/thoughts-of-a-philosophical-fighter-pilot-james-stockdale - Courage Under Fire by James Stockdale: https://www.optimize.me/pn/courage-under-fire-james-stockdale - Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday: https://www.optimize.me/pn/ego-is-the-enemy-ryan-holiday - Stillness Is the Key by Ryan Holiday: https://www.optimize.me/pn/stillness-is-the-key-ryan-holiday - A Guide to the Good Life by William Irvine: https://www.optimize.me/pn/a-guide-to-the-good-life-william-irvine - The Stoic Art of Living by Tom Morris: https://www.optimize.me/pn/the-stoic-art-of-living-tom-morris - Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl: https://www.optimize.me/pn/mans-search-for-meaning-viktor-frankl - Plato's Lemonade Stand by Tom Morris: https://www.optimize.me/pn/platos-lemonade-stand-tom-morris - Superheroes and Philosophy by Matt Morris and Tom Morris: https://www.optimize.me/pn/superheroes-and-philosophy-matt-morris-tom-morris Other Resources Noted in this video: The Daily Stoic: https://dailystoic.com/ The Daily Dad: https://dailydad.com/ Plus, with your (FREE!) Optimize wisdom membership, you'll get instant access to 600+ PhilosophersNotes, 50+ Optimal Living 101 classes, and 1,000+ Optimize +1s, all to help you Optimize every aspect of your life with more wisdom in less time. So… What do YOU want to Optimize today? Ancient Wisdom Modern Science Mental Toughness Habits Sleep Stoicism Buddhism Purpose Leadership Focus Goal Setting Productivity Energy Peak Performance Meditation Nutrition Weight Loss Fitness Breathing Prosperity Creativity Learning Self-Image Willpower Sports Business Relationships Parenting Public Speaking Conquer Cancer Conquer Anxiety Conquer Depression Conquer Perfectionism Conquer Procrastination Conquer Digital Addiction

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Our Great Coach on this episode is Tom Ryan. Tom Ryan is a former All-American college wrestler, and now coach of the Ohio State Wrestling team. During his collegiate wrestling career, he was a member of the University of Iowa 1991 and 1992 NCAA and Big Ten championship teams. He became a Head Wrestling coach at Hofstra University in New York in 1995 leading them to six consecutive conference titles from 2001 to 2006. He then moved to Iowa to coach, and in 2015 Led the wrestling program to the NCAA National Championship. He has won multiple coach of the year awards, and at present is the owner of a 76% match winning ratio. From the highs of winning championships and coaching Olympic Gold medalists to the unimaginable loss of his own child; Tom Ryan is a coach with a deep appreciation for the pain that can either de-rail or elevate your life. His coaching philosophy is infused with a focus on truth and love, Truth to help you see the areas where you can develop; and love so you have the confidence that you will be supported as you develop and grow. I chased Tom for 6 months to get this interview, and I am so glad I did. His lessons on leadership and life are truly universal; and some of the key ones for me were How the coaches role is to reduce stress through controlling their emotions. This reduces tension in the athlete and allows them to focus on the task at hand. Giving feedback the moment a skill is not being executed properly in a way that is productive . And how great athletes truthfully assess themselves in a way that allows an accurate development plan to put in place. The great story he shares about the prisoner of war James Stockdale and the importance of combining optimism with realism. And wanting to leave a legacy of helping people to learn to love deeply; and with a few Olympic and World Champions along the way. This was a wonderful conversation, and I hope you enjoy it as much as Jim and I did. If you would like to send us any feedback or if you know a great coach, who has a unique story to share, then we would love to hear from you, please contact us at thegreatcoachespodcast@gmail.com You can also follow us and comment on all our Great Coaches here Twitter @CoachesGreat Facebook @TheGreatCoaches Instagram @the_great_coaches_podcast YouTube The Great Coaches Podcast LinkedIn The Great Coaches Podcast

Pete Fretwell & Taylor Kiland - Co-Authors of "Lessons from the Hanoi Hotel" Pete was doing a some work for his graduate class when he read Good to Great a business management book by James Collins. The book referenced Admiral James Stockdale and his imprisonment as a POW in the Hanoi Hilton. It wasn't until 2005 that Pete saw a discussion panel on C-SPAN that included several POW's and Taylor, a former naval officer and military history author of over 18 books. Pete contacted her and their project started. For seven years the pair researched to create the book; Lessons From the Hanoi Hilton: Six Characteristics of High Performance Teams. It took all that time to answer the question: "Why are so many of those that were imprisoned, abused, and tortured in the North Vietnamese prison camp so resilient and successful in subsequent years?" The answer would be Admiral James Stockdale and his example of leadership. Pete is looking to expand his research to include Stockdale's farming background as a foundation of leadership. Taylor is working on several writing projects. You'll want to keep tabs on both of them for future books. Learn More Pete Fretwell pfretwell@gmail.com Taylor Kiland  LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-kiland-9b4a101/ Website: https://taylorkiland.com/ VeteranCrowd Network Our "forever promise" is to build the veteran and military spouse community a place to connect and engage. VeteranCrowd is simply a national network of veterans, veteran led businesses and the resources they need to prosper. Subscribe to stay in touch, or consider if Individual or Corporate Membership in the Network is a fit for you.   About Your Host Bob Louthan is a VMI Graduate, Army veteran, and executive with over 25 years of experience in mergers, acquisitions and private capital formation. He founded the VeteranCrowd Network to bring veterans and veteran-led businesses together with each other and the resources they need to prosper.      

Visit our website BeautifulIllusions.org for a complete set of show notes and links to almost everything discussed in this episodeSelected References:2:23 - Listen to Mindscape Episode 133: Ziya Tong on Realities We Don't See for an overview and discussion of ideas Tong presents in her 2019 book The Reality Bubble4:36 - Listen to Beautiful Illusions Episode 04 - Too Cultured from October 20206:10 - Listen to Beautiful Illusions Episode 01 - Why It's Pointless to Start a Podcast In a Pandemic from September 20207:52 - Factfulness by Hans Rosling8:00 - Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker9:39 - Listen to Beautiful Illusions Episode 12 - A New Enlightenment: The Age of Cognitivism from March 20219:56 - Merchants of Doubt by Naomi Oreskes and Erik Conway10:35 - Listen to Beautiful Illusions Episode 13 - What We Talk About When We Talk About Politics Part 2: Just the Facts from April 202116:40 - See “Chickens have gotten ridiculously large since the 1950's” (Vox, 2014)18:50 - See the Wikipedia entry on the “environmental impact of meat production” and “Meat's Sustainability Problem” (The Good Food Institute, 2018)19:48 - Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain by Lisa Feldman Barrett - “An organization called Seeds of Peace tries to change predictions by bringing together young people from cultures that are in serious conflict, like Palestinians and Israelis, and Indians and Pakistanis. The teens participate in activities like soccer, canoeing, and leadership training, and they can talk about the animosity between their cultures in a supportive environment. By creating new experiences, these teens are changing their future predictions in the hopes of building bridges between the cultures and, ultimately, creating a more peaceful world.”26:06 - Listen to Beautiful Illusions Episode 15 - The Mind of Gatsby: A Look Through the Cognitive Lens from June 202130:22 - The 2008 documentary Food, Inc. is an “unflattering look inside America's corporate controlled food industry.”30:27 - For more on Chinese surveillance see the “Mass surveillance in China” Wikipedia entry, “Facial Recognition And Beyond: Journalist Ventures Inside China's 'Surveillance State'” (NPR, 2021), “China's Surveillance State Should Scare Everyone” (The Atlantic, 2018), and “The Panopticon Is Already Here” (The Atlantic, 2020)30:30 - The 2020 documentary The Social Dilemma “[e]xplores the dangerous human impact of social networking, with tech experts sounding the alarm on their own creations.”31:33 - Listen to Beautiful Illusions Episode 08 - System 2, Superman, & Simulacra: Jeff's Amateur Philosophy from December 202031:03 - See “Can Prairie Dogs Talk?” (New York Times Magazine, 2017) and “The Linguistic Genius of Prairie Dogs” (Animal Cognition) which discuss the work of animal biologist Con Slobodchikoff, who among other things claims that many animals have language and can talk33:08 - See the “Pain in animals” Wikipedia entry and “Animals can feel pain. A biologist explains how we know.” (Vox, 2017)35:22 - The Origins of Creativity by E.O. Wilson40:17 - The Secret of Our Success by Joseph Henrich40:42 - Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harrari 42:15 - See The Secret of Our Success website43:09 - Listen to Beautiful Illusions Episode 16 - Partisan Pizza from July 202148:44 - 1491 by Charles C. Mann51:44 - Slight correction - the evolution of fish began about 530 million years ago, see the “Evolution of fish” Wikipedia entry for more54:20 - Watch a hilarious compilation from legendary comedian Mitch Hedberg and see “21 of the Funniest and Most Unforgettable Mitch Hedberg Jokes” (Vulture, 2020)1:02:30 - Candide by Voltaire1:03:15 - James Stockdale was a candidate for Vice President of the United States in the 1992 presidential election, on Ross Perot's independent ticket.1:03:35 - Jim Collins discusses what he calls The Stockdale Paradox, which is based on the experience of James Stockdale who was a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War for over seven years, in his 2001 business classic Good to Great1:03:58 - In his 2018 book Stubborn Attachments  economist Tyler Cowen argues that “if we want to flourish, do what's best for the maximum amount of people and create a more pluralistic society. One of the most important building blocks of such a society is to have a stubborn attachment to economic growth (in its Cowen variety of Wealth Plus).Cowen defines Wealth Plus as “the total amount of value produced over a certain time period. This includes the traditional measures of economic value found in GDP statistics, but also includes measures of leisure time, household production, and environmental amenities, as summed up in a relevant measure of wealth.”” See “The Clear and Comprehensive Case for Growth” (Archbridge Notes, 2018)This episode was recorded in July 2021The “Beautiful Illusions Theme” was performed by Darron Vigliotti (guitar) and Joseph Vigliotti (drums), and was written and recorded by Darron Vigliotti 

„Ich habe niemals den Glauben daran verloren, dass es gut ausgeht!“, sagte James Stockdale, nach acht Jahren Folter und Gefangenschaft während des Vietnamkrieges, als er heimkam.Und auf die Frage, wer es denn nicht geschafft hat, antwortete Stockdale: Das waren die Optimisten. Die Optimisten versäumten, sich der Realität ihrer Situation zu stellen und den brutalen Fakten ins Auge zu schauen.

„Ich habe niemals den Glauben daran verloren, dass es gut ausgeht!“, sagte James Stockdale, nach acht Jahren Folter und Gefangenschaft während des Vietnamkrieges, als er heimkam. Und auf die Frage, wer es denn nicht geschafft hat, antwortete Stockdale: Das waren die Optimisten. Die Optimisten versäumten, sich der Realität ihrer Situation zu stellen und den brutalen Fakten ins Auge zu schauen.

„Ich habe niemals den Glauben daran verloren, dass es gut ausgeht!“, sagte James Stockdale, nach acht Jahren Folter und Gefangenschaft während des Vietnamkrieges, als er heimkam. Und auf die Frage, wer es denn nicht geschafft hat, antwortete Stockdale: Das waren die Optimisten. Die Optimisten versäumten, sich der Realität ihrer Situation zu stellen und den brutalen Fakten ins Auge zu schauen.

If you've worked any time at all, then you've worked in some place that was unhealthy. Maybe it was full of gossip and backstabbing. Or perhaps there was one disgruntled employee who just made the whole place miserable. Or perhaps you or one of your colleagues was bullied. Toxic workplaces take an emotional toll. They're exhausting. Draining. Demoralizing.What can we do as leaders to create a healthy workplace culture right from the very start? How do we turn around one that's developed some sort of trouble spot? And how do we contribute to a healthier and happier workplace through our own attitude and resiliency? In “The Heart of a Healthy Workplace,” speaker, author, and workplace culture consultant Shola Richards talks to us about creating a healthy workplace environment.Topics in this episode:Toxic workplaces (1:25)Leadership: Sink or swim (7:50)Return to the office post-pandemic (10:23)The strongest teams (16:08)Crucial Conversations (22:34)Tough love self-care (32:25)The next normal (39:42)Inclusion and belonging (41:52)Learn more about NCA and CACs (45:06)Links:Shola Richards is the founder and CEO of GoTogether Global and a keynote speaker, coach, and consultant. He is the best-selling author of Go Together: How the Concept of Ubuntu Will Change How You Live, Work and Lead and of Making Work Work: The Positivity Solution for Any Work Environment.In June 2021, he was  featured as the closing keynote speaker at our annual Leadership Conference for the Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) movement.Crucial Conversations and Crucial Accountability are from VitalSmartsLearn more about Admiral James Stockdale's outlook in Good to Great by Jim Collins For more information about National Children's Alliance and the work of Children's Advocacy Centers, visit our website at nationalchildrensalliance.org. And join us on Facebook at One in Ten podcast or email us at oneinten@nca-online.org.Support the show (https://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/donate-now/)

Camaraderie comes in many forms, from combat deployment to live-fire ranges, or field exercises. To ruck marches to morning PT sessions and back-to-back hour-long death by Powerpoint mandatory annual training. Service members almost always had a battle buddy there soldiering through it together. But, civilian life is much different and for some of us, the loneliness and lack of connectivity with others make even the most mundane aspects of life sometimes hard to bear. That is why there are many on this side of the DD-214 who have dedicated themselves to walking side-by-side with veterans through thick and thin, ready to encourage and help bring restoration to our warrior spirit. We speak with three men who have dedicated themselves to that cause today. During this episode of the #StillServing podcast, Host Rob Couture speaks with Stuart Taylor, President & CEO of the Allied Forces Foundation who describes the challenging, yet rewarding events his charity puts on for veterans from both sides of the pond. Ken Faulk, Founder and Chairman of the Bouldercrest Foundation, talks about his retreat setting in Northern Virginia and how it's helping veterans and their families cope with past traumas and feel whole again. And extreme sports enthusiasts and veterans advocate Ricky Falls shares his passion for bringing awareness to the plight of homeless veterans by way of a long-distance cycling trip.   Stuart Taylor, President & CEO, Allied Forces Foundation —   Stuart shares his deep military roots which span multiple countries and multiple centuries. [4:11] The Allied Forces Foundation is driven to support wounded or injured warriors in events that foster communication and rehabilitation. [12:00] A Cateran Yomp and the upcoming Appalachian Yomp is a heroic, restorative event that blends personal experiences with marching and traditions. [17:18] How to register to participate or volunteer for the Appalachian Yomp on the Allied Forces Foundation website. [34:30]   Ken Falke, Founder & Chairman of the Boulder Crest Foundation —   Ken pursued a military career as a Ceremonial Guard and EOD after playing professional hockey. [45:01] After selling A-T Solutions, Ken began to assist the families of wounded EOD personnel and the project morphed into the Boulder Crest Foundation. [51:21] Boulder Crest works in alignment with a posttraumatic growth program to build confidence. [1:00:06] Ken shares a story of Admiral James Stockdale and how he reinstated hope to returned POWs. [1:03:24] The Appalachian Yomp begins at the Boulder Crest retreat center and goes to Harper's Ferry. [1:09:30]   Ricky Folse, Extreme Sports Enthusiast, and Homeless Veterans Advocate—   Ricky assists homeless veterans by raising awareness during a long-distance biking trip that ends in our nation's capital. [1:15:23] In an upcoming fight, Ricky is working with the promoter to have the fight of the night trophy named to honor a WW2 veteran. [1:25:32] To donate to Ricky's Veterans Day century ride to help homeless veterans visit Ricky Fit on Facebook. [1:29:13]   For more information or continue the conversation, please visit: Veterans of Foreign Wars Website VFW Podcast Page @VFWHQ on Twitter VFW on Facebook @RobCoutureVFW on Facebook VFW Unmet Needs Program Call 1-888-JOIN-VFW Text “NEEDS” to 20222 to donate to the Unmet Needs Program Today's VFW — Share Your #StillServing Story Allied Forces Foundation Boulder Crest Foundation Rick Fit on Facebook  

C'est l'un des épisodes que je trouve les plus dingues ! Voilà c'est dit.On parle de sous-marins nucléaires militaires, d'innovations majeures dans l'automobile, de l'avenir de l'aviation civile ... et tout ça avec le même invité : Denis Chapuis.Dans chacun de ses postes, Denis a eu un impact considérable. Sa carrière militaire est juste incroyable : 25 ans dans la marine en tant que sous-marinier. Quand on ne s'intéresse pas trop aux sous-marins, on ne réalise pas à quel point c'est hors du commun.De l'avis des experts, il s'agit d'un des produits industriels les plus complexes au monde ! Plus qu'une station spatiale. Les contraintes sont énormes, les superlatifs me manquent !Denis a été impliqué dans plusieurs projets stratégiques de défense : nucléaire, missiles, sous-marins d'attaque actuellement en service ...Ses anecdotes sont croustillantes, notamment quand il rencontre Madeleine Albright aux Nations unies ou lorsqu'il se retrouve à table avec James Stockdale le héros de guerre américain et candidat à la présidentielle en tant que vice-président de Ross Perot.À la suite de sa carrière militaire, Denis rejoins PSA de manière fortuite pour diriger un département d'innovation. La manière avec laquelle il se retrouve chez PSA est vraiment cocasse

Féru d'Epictète, grande figure du stoïcisme, l'Américain James Stockdale aura survécu à sa captivité durant la guerre du Vietnam, grâce à la philosophie.

Ever wondered how you maintain your forward momentum in the face of extreme adversity? How can you keep anxiety and depression at bay even when all odds are stacked against you? In today's show, John shares his wisdom on confronting your reality, unlocking human potential, and a positive mindset. Nearly 30 years back, John had the good fortune of meeting Admiral James Stockdale in his sophomore year at the Naval Academy. There was no better inspiration than Admiral Stockdale, who had been held a POW for a couple of years, was nearly beaten to death, and yet miraculously survived. So, how did Admiral Stockdale survive the brutality of his captors? Despite everything, how did he manage to cling on to hope and positivity? With the pandemic outbreak, many of us are experiencing pangs of anxiety and depression. While it is tempting to withdraw into a shell, John reminds us WHY you need to face your reality head-on in today's show. You will learn how visualizing your future can help you refocus on what you need to do today to move towards your end goal. Enjoy! What You Will Learn In This Show Why being “indifferent” in the face of adversity is the biggest mistake that you can make How to maintain hope and positivity even when the odds are stacked against you Why you need to focus more on inputs rather than the outcome And so much more… Follow John R. Miles Here: Website - https://passionstruck.com/ ​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passion_struck_life ​ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Johnrmiles.c0m ​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Milesjohnr ​ Medium: https://medium.com/@JohnRMiles John's Website: https://johnrmiles.com/ - John's New eBook - The Passion Struck Framework https://passionstruck.com/coaching/

Season 2 is a go! Let's talk about Stoicism and let's give away some free books! Today's episode is just me talking (first time I've done that). I spend some time on a quick overview of the philosophy of Stoicism, something that has been truly world-changing for me. I use an overview written by Ryan Holiday on his site, DailyStoic.com, as the structure for this overview. You can see that post here. I'm also giving away a few copies of Ryan's newest book, Stillness Is the Key, to my listening friends. Here's how you can win: Go to the show's Instagram or Facebook page and find the post about this giveaway (it's a picture of the book). Reply to the post and tag a friend that is not a current listener of the podcast but that you think could dig it. I'll pick two "pairs" (poster and the person they tagged) and send them each a copy of the book. Lots of fun stuff coming for you soon! I have a lot of extra time at home right now (as, I'm sure, do you) so that's resulting in some new content! Wash your hands! PS - Here's that link to bio of Admiral Stockdale I mentioned: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Stockdale