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The power of having a support system when striving toward any major accomplishment cannot be overstated. Beginning on day one of SEAL training, the[...]

Welcome back! If you are reading this blog post first, please read the two prior ones, as this is the third article in a three-part series discussing[...]

If you are just joining us now, I encourage you to read the article I posted last week entitled: Make a Goal—the first step in the GoalBud process.[...]

“Mrs. Mills, his lungs are smaller than average for his age AND he has asthma. He’ll need to lead a less active life. I suggest he learn to play[...]

We are 31 days into 2023 and a whopping 80% of us have already given up on our New Year’s Goals. (I differentiate between resolutions and goals in[...]

When asked about my military experience, I usually respond by simply saying “I was in the Navy.” However, if they need more details, then I will[...]

“Get comfortable being uncomfortable, Class 181. Tonight is gonna suck!” barked our lead night-shift instructor of Hell Week. Although it was only[...]

My youngest son, Yummy (aka William), plays goalie in water polo. This is his third year with his team. The kids are now becoming quite knowledgeable[...]

Pool competency, referred to as “Pool Comp” in SEAL training, is one of the hardest tests to pass besides Hell Week. Pool Comp, like Hell Week, runs[...]

I hated running in SEAL training. My knees would throb, my back would ache, and my lungs would burn. I always felt as though I was never getting[...]