Tonight’s bow tie, for Yankees at Red Sox on FOX at 7:15e: Scoliosis Research Society (dedicated to the optimal care of patients with spinal deformity). I had surgery to correct scoliosis, as did one of my daughters. More: Srs.org Scoliosis Research Society

My piece for RealClearDefense. realcleardefense.com/articles/2025/…

As he told the Senate Armed Services Committee earlier this month, “Once you get trust, you can do everything—build partner capacity, develop capabilities, and bring together folks who otherwise may not be together.” -General Bryan Fenton Commander, USSOCOM #SOFweek2025

“Acquisition is not just a supporting function—it’s a warfighting function,” she noted. “We take acquisition risk so the operator doesn’t have to take operational risk.” - Ms. Melissa Johnson USSOCOM #SOFWEEK2025

SOF Week Isn’t Just an Agenda. It’s an Ecosystem dlvr.it/TKdf48

Lots learned. #SOFWEEK #SOFWEEK2025 USSOCOM Global SOF Foundation

Trusting in this language from @SecDef as I explore the shift in U.S. defense posture—from dominance to dignity. #NationalSecurity #StrategicHumility

“Phrases and slogans are incredibly powerful in politics, they’re not to be underrated. It’s how we understand things…it’s though language. Buckley had an advanced grasp of vocabulary and language.” - Sam Tanenhaus podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…

In an era of irregular warfare and cognitive competition, The The Harding Project serves as both a compass and a catalyst. It reminds us that writing isn’t ancillary to warfighting—it’s central. It is how we sharpen our intellectual edge…

Big ups to all involved with this publication via ANU National Security College Press. Lots of wisdom in this book and thanks to Andrew Carr for the correspondence. cc: ANU Strategic and Defence Studies Centre

My latest piece in RealClearDefense attempts to revisit Marc Andreessen 🇺🇸 “Why Software Is Eating the World” while bringing in Brad Feld Boulder Thesis to connect with @SecDef development of startup ecosystem via @DeptofDefense. realcleardefense.com/articles/2025/…

Intelligence depends on more than cognitive horsepower. It requires cognitive flexibility. The faster the world evolves, the greater the cost of rigidity. Stubbornness is a path to getting trapped in the past. The future belongs to those with the courage to change their minds.

It’s time to change the narratives around NIL. NIL is about more than financial gain—it can also be an avenue for personal development. Check out my newest publication in JIIA where I apply self-determination theory to athletes’ NIL experiences. scholarcommons.sc.edu/jiia/vol18/iss…

“…the more we dehumanize those with whom we disagree, the closer we get to justifying violence toward them. We believed that by working together, we can see our common humanity as well as our differences.” Cato Institute cato.org/blog/mutual-pe…

“A really good research culture looks much more like running a really good seed stage investing firm and betting on founders.” Sam Altman a16z podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16…

Cursing is rarely a symbol of low class. It's often a mark of high authenticity. Evidence: Swearing predicts higher rates of honesty and integrity. It signals a willingness to prize candor over courtesy. A little profanity shows that you're being real and you do give a damn.

It is Florida Gators Day in DC!!!

“We’re not gonna regulate our way to beating our adversary…we just have to out innovate them.” David Sacks a16z podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a16…

Go San Antonio Spurs!