What is wanted is not the will to believe, but the wish to find out, which is the exact opposite. B. Russell #criticalthinking and #redteaming support the wish AND the will

@jameskgreer77 @SBucci Agree with Jim. There are some interesting tactical applications in layered defense for ground forces and possibly air bases. Still, a physics problem AND a priority challenge. Heritage paper soon Steve?

But the thing is, you cannot judge a race. Any man who judges by the group is a pea wit. You take men one at a time Kilrain (Michael Shaara) #criticalthinking and #redteaming frame challenges with reason

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work. Thomas Edison #criticalthinking and #redteaming recognize opportunity and guide work

Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of what is possible. Dreaming is, after all, a form of planning Gloria Steinem #criticalthinking and #redteaming focus dreams into actionable plans

It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him JRR Tolkien, The Hobbit #criticalthinking and #redteaming help find and consider “the dragons” Happy New Year!

#criticalthinking and #redteaming methods WORK. Use them to assist in analysis, decision making and guiding action Happy New Year!

#criticalthinking and #redteaming No thoughts save Peace on Earth to people of good will

When dictators tell you what they’re going to do, believe them. Mike Vickers #criticalthinking and #redteaming analyze what you see and believe

We learned, or should have learned, that it’s critical to fully think through what you’re getting into before you go in, and not cede the advantage to our enemies or pick unnecessary fights. Mike Vickers #criticalthinking and #redteaming fully think through situations

War is the ultimate test of strategic and tactical concepts and doctrines; the successful generals are those who can change or adapt their ideas opportunely to accord with the reality of events. A. Goldberg (on Spaatz) #criticalthinking and #redteaming focus adaptation

Heroics that don’t come off are the very essence of burlesque. Dorothy Sayers #criticalthinking and #redteaming focus efforts that perform to standard

I just learned my book was named one of the best military books of the year by I am honored.

Last night I had the honor of being the guest speaker at the CGSC Foundation event held at the Riverfront Community Center in Leavenworth. Spoke on my book Expectation of Valor. Many thanks to CGSCF leaders Lora Morgan and Bob Ulin.

In all affairs, it’s a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted. Bertrand Russell #criticalthinking and #redteaming pose salient questions

If you visit Milwaukee, be sure to have pizza at Zaffiro’s. Great pizza and I had an ice cold Blatz beer

I had the privilege of speaking about my book, Expectation of Valor, at the Lubar Center of the Marquette Law School today. A wonderful day, thanks to Hilary DeBlois and Judge Derek Mosely.

You smug-faced crowds with kindling eye Who cheer when soldier lads march by, Sneak home and pray you’ll never know The hell where youth and laughter go. Sassoon Remember our veterans. #criticalthinking and #redteaming

Never doubt, never tire, and never become discouraged. Be not afraid. St. John Paul II #criticalthinking and #redteaming sustain the spirit and courage

Nietzsche’s famous description of the most common human stupidity: forgetting what one intended to do in the first place. #criticalthinking and #redteaming keep the primary goal in mind