By definition, I’m a procrastinator. I’ve been this way for as long as I can remember. Yet, I consider myself a successful person, personally and professionally. Every article I’ve ever…

Think, for a second, about all of the times in your life where you’ve taken a risk that paid off. Now, think about the times where you avoided any risk at all. Looking back on those moments, which of the outcomes do you prefer?

Hands down, this is arguably my favorite photo taken during my time serving on the Thunderbirds…because of the story behind it. I had just landed from flying in my first…

It’s safe to say that most of us want to be successful in life, both personally and professionally. Most of us know that we get to define what success looks…

What do you think is the most important trait of an effective leader? This is a time-honored question asked in the halls of academia, written in the prose of leadership…

Mindset is everything. Many of you have heard the saying “life isn’t about what happens to you, but how you react to it”. It has taken me years to fully…

As a fighter pilot and combat-proven flight lead, one of the very last things I’d say to my wingmen before stepping to our jets was “When in doubt, always honor…

I had wanted to become a fighter pilot since I was 5 years old. I spent elementary school, junior high, and high school almost maniacally focused on this goal. Joining…

The global pandemic has affected each of our lives in more ways than one, with most of us transitioning to all things virtual and work from home. It has forced…