Reposted Presented to “Ladies and Gentlemen of the Jury” By Rebecca Megli, Baptist Press, April 8, 2000 KANSAS CITY, Mo.-Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary students were addressed as the “ladies and gentlemen of the jury” as Michael Whitehead provided evidence for the resurrection of Jesus. Whitehead, interim president of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, has practiced law…
Sit-Rep Sunday: Book Review/Commentary – An African History of Africa
I found this book while listening to a Hardcore History: Addendum (podcast) episode, wherein Dan Carlin (the host) interviews Zeinab Badawi. He wanted to talk about the Kushite kingdom and she had written this book: An African History of Africa. I suppose my interest in this book stems from a conversation I had in 2006….
Sit-Rep Sunday: Twitter Stories
It’s been a long time, but it’s nice to see people still getting after it! Thanks, Jocko, for giving the impetus and the starting point!
Sit-Rep Sunday: Book Review/Commentary – Walking the Americas
I was introduced to Levison Wood by Jocko, when he had him on the Jocko Podcast to talk about his life and his experiences. I was impressed, of course. I love to travel and I can’t tell you why. Reading his book, Walking the Nile, was a little close to home. Though I have never…
Final Thoughts and Takeaways from DEF RESET 2024
What is the DEF RESET? Advertised as ‘Four weeks to unlock year-round discipline and transform your life’, this is a new year challenge put out by Jocko Willink and his team at Echelon Front. From the website: ‘At its core, DEF Reset is about developing healthy habits and everyday discipline (physically, mentally, and emotionally) so…
DEF RESET 2024 Day 28
Up before the enemy: 4:40AM Prioritize and Execute: Set up post-DEF RESET workouts and schedules Hydrate or Die: This one is easy. Nigeria is hot so I’m always drinking water Clean Fuel: Yes No Sugar-coated Lies: Yes Back to the Book: Started The OMG Effect, by Rev. Chris Lee Remember: Thankful for Jocko and the…
DEF RESET 2024 Day 27
Up before the enemy: 4:40AM Prioritize and Execute: Finish a proofreading job (side hustle) Hydrate or Die: This one is easy. Nigeria is hot so I’m always drinking water Clean Fuel: Yes No Sugar-coated Lies: Yes Back to the Book: Read the twenty-first chapter of Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy, and did the exercises…
DEF RESET 2024 Day 26
Up before the enemy: 4:40AM Prioritize and Execute: Visitors all day Hydrate or Die: This one is easy. Nigeria is hot so I’m always drinking water Clean Fuel: Yes No Sugar-coated Lies: Yes Back to the Book: Read the twentieth chapter of Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy, and did the exercises at the end…
DEF RESET 2024 Day 25
Up before the enemy: 4:40AM Prioritize and Execute: Meal Prep Hydrate or Die: This one is easy. Nigeria is hot so I’m always drinking water Clean Fuel: Yes No Sugar-coated Lies: Yes Back to the Book: Read the nineteenth chapter of Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy, and did the exercises at the end of…
DEF RESET 2024 Day 24
Up before the enemy: 4:40AM Prioritize and Execute: Stretch. DOMS is still a killer! Hydrate or Die: This one is easy. Nigeria is hot so I’m always drinking water Clean Fuel: Yes No Sugar-coated Lies: Yes Back to the Book: Read the eighteenth chapter of Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy, and did the exercises…