Today’s book: Courage Under Fire by Admiral James Stockdale—a gripping and philosophical reflection on how to lead, endure, and stay true to your values—even when everything is stripped away.
Here’s your 1-minute summary:
- Freedom begins in the mind. Even as a POW in solitary confinement, Stockdale kept his inner life free through discipline and philosophy.
- Stoicism is strength. Drawing from Epictetus, he practiced accepting what he couldn’t control—and mastering what he could.
- Honor is a daily choice. In the darkest hours, Stockdale chose to protect others and live with integrity, no matter the personal cost.
- Leadership is service under pressure. Real leadership shows up not in titles, but in sacrifice, example, and unwavering courage.
- You are more powerful than your circumstances. Pain, fear, and isolation are real—but they don’t define you. Your character does.
Hard times don’t make the hero, they reveal them. How will you lead yourself with courage under fire today?
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