US Navy SEAL Commander (ret.) David Sears provides the ultimate guide to reframing thinking, navigating complexity, and excelling in all facets of life, informed by seventeen tried and true Navy SEAL maxims.Using his twenty-plus years of tactical, operational, and strategic knowledge as a leader in the SEAL Teams, David Sears pulls from his vast experience to draw fresh insights on some familiar―and not so familiar―sayings that will have you thinking differently, delving deeper, and approaching life with refreshed perspective. Translated from the elite world of SEAL Teams to be applicable on a day-to-day basis to those from all walks of life, the lessons in Smarter Not Harder focus on taking action, teamwork, training, mental attitude, and reflective thinking. Though each maxim stands on its own, together they form an accessible, powerful guide to shifting your mindset, recharging your routine, and energizing your life, today. Detailing Sears’s incredible experiences on the frontlines, these behind-the-scenes stories illustrate each maxim, taking you from the mountains of Afghanistan to the jungles of South America and the deserts of Iraq to the beaches of Coronado. Compelling and transformative, Smarter Not Harder empowers you to depart the status quo and thrive in today’s complex and rapidly changing world.
David Sears Bücher
David Sears schreibt mit einer Authentizität und Leidenschaft, die aus seiner angesehenen Marinekarriere und seinen Erfahrungen während des Vietnamkonflikts stammen. Sein literarisches Werk und seine Vorträge vor vielfältigen Gruppen zeichnen sich durch die einzigartige Perspektive aus, die er während seiner ausgedehnten Seefahrt gewonnen hat. Sears' Schreiben verkörpert eine Inbrunst und einen ausgeprägten Blickwinkel, der sein Publikum tief anspricht.
At War With The Wind
- 512 Seiten
- 18 Lesestunden
Told from the perspective of the men who endured this horrifying tactic, 'At War With The Wind' recounts in shocking detail what it was like to experience an attack by Japanese kamikazes.
At War With the Wind
The Epic Struggle With Japan's World War II Suicide Bombers
- 502 Seiten
- 18 Lesestunden
In the final days of World War II, a new and terrifying weapon emerged, striking fear into the hearts of the United States Navy in the Pacific. Known as "suiciders" by sailors and named after a divine wind by the Japanese, these kamikaze attacks were a desperate response to overwhelming material superiority. This account, told from the perspective of those who endured these harrowing tactics, vividly recounts the experience of facing Japanese kamikazes. Drawing on personal interviews and extensive research, the narrative reveals the devastating impact of suicide attacks by aircraft, submarines, small boats, and manned gliders. The gripping focus on specific vessels, such as the USS St. Lo, the first U.S. Navy ship sunk by a coordinated kamikaze assault, and the USS Henrico, which survived Normandy only to face suicide planes off Okinawa, highlights the intense and tragic reality of this chapter in history. The story captures a relentless struggle—a war within a war—where men were pitted against each other in a fight for survival. The echoes of these events resonate today, reminding us of the ongoing complexities and terrors of using suicide as a weapon in conflict.