10-01-2012, 15:08
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"Tough times never last, But tough people do" By: Robert H. Schuller
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"I have not failed, I have just found a 1000 ways it didn't work"
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"If your going through hell, keep going"
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The light will eventualy show through.
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10-06-2012, 13:49
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Just finished listening to/rereading Roughneck Nine-One; The Extraordinary Story of a Special Forces A-Team at War - Frank Antenori & Hans Halberstadt (Patrick Lawlor) (2006).
SF and tanks! Shudder. Great story.
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It's Never Crowded Along the Extra Mile - Wayne Dyer
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10-07-2012, 22:45
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Recently finished The Mission, The Men, and Me which I really enjoyed.
Currently making my way through The Bear Went Over The Mountain and will then take on The Other Side of the Mountain. To be honest, I'm more interested in the latter but so far Bear is good
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10-08-2012, 07:21
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Am reading, "Turning the Mind Into an Ally" by Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche. Am getting back into meditation and improving my focus on the important things.
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10-13-2012, 22:42
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Just finished listening to Fearless; The Undaunted Courage and Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team Six Operator Adam Brown - Eric Blehm (Paul Michael) 64Kb (2012).
Quite a compelling story of another good kid from next door falling so low, persevering, and reaching a pinnacle. It was nice to not endure another BUD/S story, but rather concentrating on the boy, the man, the family, the SEAL.
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The two most powerful warriors are patience and time - Leo Tolstoy
It's Never Crowded Along the Extra Mile - Wayne Dyer
WOKE = Willfully Overlooking Known Evil
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10-20-2012, 11:53
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Join Date: Oct 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MR2
Just finished listening to Fearless; The Undaunted Courage and Sacrifice of Navy SEAL Team Six Operator Adam Brown - Eric Blehm (Paul Michael) 64Kb (2012).
Quite a compelling story of another good kid from next door falling so low, persevering, and reaching a pinnacle. It was nice to not endure another BUD/S story, but rather concentrating on the boy, the man, the family, the SEAL.
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Just finished Fearless. Damn good book!
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10-25-2012, 19:19
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Join Date: Apr 2012
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Just finished "Using a Map and Compass" by Don Geary, so much better than the FM
Reading "Becoming a person of influence" by John Maxwell.
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"How can someone improve their ability to lead? Die to self.
The most rewarding thing a leader will receive is having someone place their life in your hands and say, I will follow you." -SGT Gary Beikirch
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10-25-2012, 19:21
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Nemesis by Norwegian Jo Nesbo.
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“Sometimes the Bible in the hand of one man is worse than a whisky bottle in the hand of (another)… There are just some kind of men who – who’re so busy worrying about the next world they’ve never learned to live in this one, and you can look down the street and see the results.” - To Kill A Mockingbird (Atticus Finch)
“Almost any sect, cult, or religion will legislate its creed into law if it acquires the political power to do so.” - Robert Heinlein
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10-30-2012, 19:47
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The Biogeochemistry of Vertebrate Excretion
A classic treatise by G. Evelyn Hutchinson. I have a feeling this stuff is gonna come in handy.
Actually, "1493" Uncovering the New World Columbus Created. Charles C Mann.
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11-10-2012, 10:51
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Just finished
Just read, "No Way Out" by Mitch Weiss and Kevin Maurer. Great and quick read despite it being 320+ pages. You get involved with each of the operators and feel their plight, while fighting up the Shok Valley in Afghanistan. Definitely recommend this one.
Moving on to, "Masters of Chaos."
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11-10-2012, 12:06
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The Biogeochemistry of Vertebrate Excretion
A classic treatise by G. Evelyn Hutchinson. I have a feeling this stuff is gonna come in handy.
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Hey, I'm reading "Essential Elements of HVAC" by Leavon Liteson.
Perhaps we should get together and compare notes, since it may come in handy as well. 
Actually, Big Russ & Me by Tim Russert. (Watching David Gregory makes me realize how much I miss Russert, and 'dad stuff' always chokes me up.)
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11-10-2012, 12:27
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I just finished "See No Evil" by Robert Baer. Its an interesting read that sheds light on how political agendas and bureaucrats can seriously interfere with getting the job done.
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11-11-2012, 14:23
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For Veterans day I'm rereading And Brave Men, Too - Timothy S. Lowry (1985). Fourteen personal stories of Vietnam veterans awarded America's highest honor. For those that did not return.
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11-11-2012, 15:43
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Quote:
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"Tough times never last, But tough people do" By: Robert H. Schuller
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Pretty good Book. In a similiar vein, I found ”Man's Search for Meaning” more moving. If you are looking for a follow up read. My .02 worth : )
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"In the fell clutch of circumstance, I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeonings of chance, My head is bloody, but unbowed." William Ernest Henley
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11-14-2012, 06:45
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Just picked up The Outpost by Jake Tapper. It's the result of his efforts in interviewing numerous individuals associated with the development, construction and ultimately the loss of COP Keating in 2009. So far a good read, seems like he's sticking solely to the facts without including any personal bias--would definitely recommend this read.
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