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…
DEF RESET 2024 Day 23
Up before the enemy: 4:40AM Prioritize and Execute: Stretch. DOMS is 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 seventeenth chapter of Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy, and did the exercises at…