If you find yourself on the outside because you look or act different you will spend the rest of your time as a new guy fighting an inward battle or tug-of-war.

And for those of you who, at the very reading of these words, are reliving the detrimental mistakes you’ve made in the past it’s NEVER too late to start fresh and anew.

Leaders put others first. They lead by example and appropriately challenge and encourage those they lead. They empower those they are responsible for, give feedback on areas for improvement and strengthen their team by emphasizing positive values, beliefs, actions and words.

In other words, what we choose to focus on has a direct impact on the end result.

Life and its challenges are simply what we make of them.

Your direction, after all, determines your destiny.

Former Navy SEAL Phillip Koontz provides an authentic perspective on his journey in the Navy Special Warfare Command in The Truth Behind My Trident: Overcoming Life and Business Obstacles the Navy SEAL Way. Koontz tells the true stories of his journey leading up to, during, and after his time with the SEALs. He demonstrates how the lessons learned through those trials and tribulations can arm you with the tools to overcome the personal and professional obstacles in your life.

The Truth Behind My Trident

Will Craig