Archive: Books

The Heart and the Fist: The Education of a Humanitarian, the Making of a Navy SEAL a book review. This book should be required reading for anyone with an interest in service–from the Peace Corps to the Marine Corps. It is a riveting true life tale of a modern day renaissance man. From humanitarian intervention... Read More

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Check out our list of the best Navy SEAL audiobooks so that you can load up your player and listen while hiking or cruising around town. If you click on any link we may get a commission from Amazon.com which helps keep gas in the truck and the lights turned on. So if you want... Read More

Check out the reviews and comments for the book “Mind Gym” An Athletes Guide to Inner Excellence. Mind Gym : An Athlete’s Guide to Inner Excellence Actually, the book was recommended by one of my former athletes, a state champion. I read hers and purchased one of my own to use for athlete motivation so... Read More

Review of The Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi The book of Five Rings was written in 1643 by Miyamoto Musashi, undefeated dueler, , masterless samurai and independent teacher. What is known about him is that the first time he killed a man he was thirteen, and his last kill was at twenty-nine. At... Read More

There was a point in my life that I was trudging along day to day. I was full of in-decision. Unsure what to do with my life. I was so sick and tired of being sick and tired. One day I saw a small glimmer of hope as I asked myself tough questions. If you... Read More

8 Weeks to SEALFIT revised edition Review Jumping into this program taught me something really important: you cannot HIDE from the work required here. I’ve been doing more traditional weight lifting and strength programs at the gym over the last many months, and while the plans and programs have gone rather well for me, in... Read More

Spec Ops Workout Book Review The Special Ops Workout: The Elite Exercise Program Inspired by the United States Special Operations Command by Stew Smith Due to recent events, all eyes have been on the American military, especially the elite Special Operations teams: Army Special Forces, Army Rangers, Navy SEALS, and Air Force Special Ops that... Read More

The Magic of Believing book review I first heard about “The Magic of Believing” in 1988, listening to a late-night talk show out of Los Angeles — he was absolutely sold on it and kept bringing on celebrity guests who felt the same way, and I eventually bought a copy. I was skeptical going in,... Read More

Endurance Tweet book review #ENDURANCE tweet Book01: A Little Nudge to Keep You Going “#Endurance tweet: A Little Nudge to Keep you Going” by Jarie Bolander definitely resonates with me. I am currently involved in the process of creating a startup with three other entrepreneurs and the chapter on Breaking Down Barriers is extremely helpful.... Read More

Do you have what it takes to make it through Basic Underwater Demolition School (BUD/S)? This program is renowned as the toughest Special Forces military school in the world. The fail rate is 80% – only 20% of honed warriors make it through to stand on the podium to receive their diploma and go on... Read More

Check out this list of the Top 10 Dragon Door Books and Equipment. #10 – Russian Kettlebell 16kg Buy Russian KettleBells @ DragonDoor.com #9 – Russian Kettlebell 24kg Buy Russian KettleBells @ DragonDoor.com #8 – Flexible Steel Flexible Steele e-book This book reveals the complete “Flexible Steel” system Jon Engum developed to regain and maintain... Read More

By Brad McLeod Everything We Had: An Oral History of the Vietnam War I read this book in 1979 and was spell bound by the stories. An easy read that comes in paperback so its easy to throw in your backpack and take on a trip. A very good read with gut wrenching stories. The... Read More

The complete package for the serious exercise enthusiast interested in obtaining the fitness level required by Navy SEALs. Written by Stew Smith, top Navy SEAL trainer and instructor. Whether you want to be a Navy SEAL or just be as fit as one, here’s your chance. The Complete Guide to Navy Seal Fitness, Third Edition... Read More