Bad Dreams We All Have

Bad Dreams We All Have

Bad dreams are like annual physicals; we all have them but don’t want them, they are unpleasant, and sometimes leave us wondering did that really just happen? You know the ones I’m talking about. That big test you didn’t study for, showing up for gym class naked,...
The Art Of Showing Up

The Art Of Showing Up

When I started in law enforcement almost 20 years ago, I didn’t think that I would end up being a world-renowned tactical expert and a multi-millionaire to boot. As it turns out, I was right. But there’s still time. I just need to keep showing up. Raw Talent vs....
It’s Not The Rocks That Did It To Us

It’s Not The Rocks That Did It To Us

Why did you become a cop? Go on, think back, think way back… Over twenty years ago when I was applying to become a police officer it was very competitive and, at least from where I sat, super hard to get in. I remember sitting in various high school cafeterias...
The Way Things Were

The Way Things Were

After a loss something inside us wants things to go back to the way things were. Back to the familiar. We spend inordinate amounts of time and energy being disappointed in that regard, of doing the same thing over and over expecting different results. But you can’t go...