For the man who believes in always being prepared, effective tactical gear provides an increased level of safety and security in the case of an emergency. Ranging from pocket knives and bulletproof vests to night vision goggles and navigation equipment, the right equipment is essential when a crisis occurs. Not all tactical gear is created […]

Writing a book doesn’t just involve a few dozen evenings with a cigar and a whiskey. It’s a 12 round Mayweather slugfest that takes place over months. I remember the reward of a cold six-pack of beer after finishing a four-day mountain navigation course, living off the land, and dragging a 75-pound pack around the […]

One of my biggest problems with society today is the general acceptance of a narrow definition of success. I think most of the world believes “success” means having a job with a big salary, driving a luxury vehicle, living in an expensive house and then showing it off via social media. This is bullshit and […]

Another terrorist attack—this time in London. Last night’s mayhem marks three major incidents in the last three months in the UK. Now more than ever, we need to do what we can to protect ourselves, our families and our fellow citizens. And this means all of us—regardless of our backgrounds or current professions. Much of […]

A while back a football coach named Robert Miller reached out to John Mann and me to let us know he was using Among Heroes as a teaching tool for his players. I was incredibly humbled to hear this, and even more so to get these handwritten letters. Thank you, coach, and a sincere thanks to all […]

We used to have two sayings in BUD/S (Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL) training that goes, “It pays to be a winner…”, and “It’s easier to keep up than catch up…”. These were lessons I learned the hard way in the “Goon” squad of first phase. This squad was where the slowest, special case, runners went after […]