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Ever since wars have been fought, guys have been writing their stories.

I make a habit of asking myself, 'Is there purpose to this meeting or conversation? Do I want to build a relationship with this person or company? Is there purpose behind this meeting that aligns with my life and business strategy?' If the answer is 'No,' then I pass every time.

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The consequences of leaking sensitive information is that Americans and coalition forces die, and we lose trust with foreign spies, and our national security is put at risk.

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The 'Patriot Act,' 'Enhancing domestic security,' and 'Protect America' all sound great - until you realize that they're catch phrases for programs that contain roving wire taps without a warrant and the collection and sale of your personal information to the U.S. government.

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Time bandits come at all hours, wanting conversations, wasting conversations, wanting meetings, wasting meetings, and all with no purpose.

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There's a lot of SEALs who hate me and claim I've broken our code of silence.

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Three days doesn't sound like a very long time, and under normal, everyday circumstances, it's not - but under POW camp conditions, it doesn't take long to wear down a man's sanity.

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I like to measure people by their accomplishments in life and how they consistently act.

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General David Petraeus is an American patriot and hero.

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While I tend to side with economist Milton Freidman when it comes to free-market economics, there is a place for 'Made in the U.S.A.' where national security is concerned.

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Small unit autonomy, breaking the right rules, cultural influence, and relationship building has always been the heart Special Operations. Something must be done to ensure these are not lost to the big machine of SOCOM.

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The collapse of the Soviet Union could not have been a source of national pride for many in Russia. The one person who has capitalized on this the most has been Vladimir Putin.

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Going through SEAL training taught me that it's OK to fall down three times, as long as you get up four. This is a good philosophy for most things in life.

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A lesson learned, both in the SEAL teams and as an entrepreneur, is that failure is sometimes a critical component of success.

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The rules of engagement when I was in Afghanistan were very flexible. When you're at war, you're at war.

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Too often, it's the Washington way to hide, point fingers, and try to place blame on someone else.

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We need a clear plan to put radical Islamic terrorism out of vogue, and it should be eliminated at its roots. American SOF are part of the puzzle, but they do not, by themselves, complete the picture.

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Law in Ukraine is not black and white; it is shades of gray.

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Training programs shouldn't be designed to deliver competence; they must be dedicated to producing excellence. Serious organizations don't aspire to be comfortably above average.

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Special-purpose dogs have been a critical component for police and military work in the current war on terror. These dogs are some of the bravest animals on the planet.

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If you're going to break the rules, you have to live with the consequences.

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Like a lot of business owners out there, I don't desire to face the continual flogging from government regulators who push burdensome and confusing state tax and employment laws on the business. It creates an unnecessary risk when, as an owner, I can just take it offshore.

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I never shot much when I was a kid, but on the spotting scope, understanding the ballistics and the calculations, I'm a ten.

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If I had to identify the one skill set shared by most by the men who become part of the SEAL teams... it would be sheer brainpower.

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The terrorists' only rules? That there are no rules, and this gives them a major advantage.

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I didn't grow up hunting whitetail, but I would stalk tuna and white sea bass and yellowtail.

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Ever since wars have been fought, guys have been writing their stories.

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Veteran causes are an extremely important issue, especially the transition from military to civilian life.

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It ends all things: birds, trees, flowers, mountain tops, and business; it grinds stones to sand, and as terrible as it is, and it's the most beautiful thing we have in our lives - time.

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The Special Operations community is rooted in unconventional warfare.

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After serving as a U.S. Navy SEAL, I started a business. In four years, it failed incredibly, but I learned a lot about business, raising equity, and choosing partners.

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Chris Kyle was a human being, a Texan, Navy SEAL, father, husband, brother, friends to many, and a hero to many; this, at a time when we need all the heroes we can get. I knew him to be a good person, regardless of all the hype floating around in the media.

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Mainstream news covers war and gets everything wrong. I'd rather learn what's happening from soldiers with combat experience. It's like a former NFL player giving play-by-play. We bring the expert commentary.

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I sleep well at night.

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