The Giant family is proud to include Ricardo, our Non-Perishable Manager and a U.S. Army Veteran, who proudly served for 11 years. Every year in the military, he looked forward to the special meal of T-bone steak, corn on the cob, baked potato, and lobster tail on the 4th of July. Now, he shares this tradition and his stories with his son. For Ricardo, the holiday is about celebrating Independence Day and connecting with others in his community. And what better way to celebrate than over a delicious meal?
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When I think of David Goggins I think of myself at my very weakest. And a man I didn't know could even exist... appeared. And screamed at me with words on a page. To be better. Do better. Dream more. To drink his suffering and become a better person. The way he describes his upbringing made me tougher and more resilient. I am not a black American. But my God David Goggins screamed at me like I knew his pain. And the way he described his life? I was totally defenceless. Disarmed. How can anyone not be? Read Can't Hurt Me and try not to feel. It's not possible. That book breaks you down. Patience. Consistency. Discipline. When I think about what it takes to be great? At playing the violin, or studying until 5am at the library - or recording an album until everyone involved is falling asleep and one of us might crash the car on the way home. These are the three key ingredients. No mentor worth their salt is about breaking you down without building you right back up and turning you into an invincible war machine of a person. And that's what David Goggins does. I am glad to have met a few women who have learned David's message because I would like to think it's for everyone. The kind of patience David cultivates? Unbeatable. And, the very same patience all of my favourite artists have. From the Russian violinist David Oistrakh to Charlie Chaplin - to our era's reigning pop queen Taylor Alison Swift. Watch their patience. It is endless. Mine too. Consistency? Have you heard Larry David talk about his writing process for Seinfeld? He would literally RUN back to his office to make changes. Me too. After I heard that? Naturally. Why wouldn't I? He's my hero. Have you heard Jerry talk about how long it takes to craft his famously streamlined and perfectly conceived jokes? He is a social scientist; the most scientific comic of all time. His deconstructions of processes were the very basis for the inception of Seinfeld. At least, the very way he and Larry would deconstruct the ideas of items in a Korean supermarket in an amusing way. The nuts and bolts of things: amusing fact and theory and query by amusing fact and theory and query. How about Paul McCartney's recording process when he was in the Beatles? So gruelling it pissed off the other Beatles. Even John. No one in the Beatles cared as much as Paul about process. So? Incidentally, he was the first billionaire musician ever. Incidentally.... Discipline. Do you know who has energy for bullshit? Undisciplined people. Me when I'm undisciplined. You when you're undisciplined. Anyone. 'Idle hands' have the WORST reputation of any hands in all of human history. Why? Guess. Alcoholics need someone to scream and screech at. So do lazy people who expect wild and instant success. So do artists with no gumption. And accountants with no drive! But truly. You need discipline to practice, compose, record, release, tour, interview and repeat. Watch carefully. The most successful don't complain.
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-- David Goggins David Goggins is an American retired United States Navy SEAL, known for his remarkable endurance and strength as an ultramarathon runner, ultra-distance cyclist, and triathlete. He is also a motivational speaker and author, having written the New York Times Best Seller book "Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds". Goggins is recognized for his incredible physical feats, such as setting the Guinness World Record for completing 4,030 pull-ups in seventeen hours. Born on February 17, 1975, in Buffalo, New York, Goggins faced many challenges during his early life, including poverty, racism, and abuse. Despite these hardships, he transformed his life through sheer willpower and mental toughness. Goggins served in the Iraq War and is the only member of the U.S. Armed Forces to have completed SEAL training, Army Ranger School, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller training. His life story and philosophy, particularly his concept of "taking souls," which refers to surpassing limits and overcoming adversity, have inspired many around the world. Goggins continues to push the boundaries of what's possible and encourages others to do the same through his speaking engagements and social media presence. #inspirationalquote #motivationalquote #wisdomquotes #lifelesson
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-- David Goggins David Goggins is an American retired United States Navy SEAL, known for his remarkable endurance and strength as an ultramarathon runner, ultra-distance cyclist, and triathlete. He is also a motivational speaker and author, having written the New York Times Best Seller book "Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds". Goggins is recognized for his incredible physical feats, such as setting the Guinness World Record for completing 4,030 pull-ups in seventeen hours. Born on February 17, 1975, in Buffalo, New York, Goggins faced many challenges during his early life, including poverty, racism, and abuse. Despite these hardships, he transformed his life through sheer willpower and mental toughness. Goggins served in the Iraq War and is the only member of the U.S. Armed Forces to have completed SEAL training, Army Ranger School, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller training. His life story and philosophy, particularly his concept of "taking souls," which refers to surpassing limits and overcoming adversity, have inspired many around the world. Goggins continues to push the boundaries of what's possible and encourages others to do the same through his speaking engagements and social media presence. #inspirationalquote #motivationalquote #wisdomquotes #lifelesson
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Did you know that as an Enlisted Reserve Component Cadet that’s serving in either the Army National Guard or US Army Reserve, you can still commission into an Active Duty Component?
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In 1938, Winston Churchill became admiral of the world's strongest navy. WWII was about to start, so he instituted a strict rule: Daily naps. 💤 This man was going to lead the Royal Navy against the Nazis and he insisted on taking a 1 hour nap every afternoon. His rationale? Periods of war demand the most from leaders and the intensity lasts for an unknown length of time. In that circumstance, an afternoon nap is the best way to get the most out of the human form. During the war, Churchill would routinely stay up until 1 or 2 am (or later) managing a crisis. He’d sleep soundly until 8 or 9 am, and then take his afternoon nap. This allowed him to work long hours with incredible focus and tenacity. The effectiveness of this strategy on Churchill’s performance inspired his 2nd in command, Admiral Pound, to institute a similar afternoon nap policy. Most founders and CEOs face similar periods of intensity where crises happen at all hours, demanding attention and rapid responses. A nap is not for everyone, but it’s a logical approach if you’re in a role that includes sustained intensity over many years and where long hours combined with health and fitness are key ingredients to success. Do you nap?
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How often do you meet a 4-star U.S. Army General? I asked a 42-year military veteran: - The greatest lesson he learned throughout his career in the military. - And the best financial and networking advice he would give the younger generation.
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Today is Juneteenth, which is a federal holiday. It celebrates the joint US Army and Navy expedition to liberate the last Americans still trapped in enslavement following the Union victory in the civil war (which was about slavery). It is traditionally celebrated with a party featuring barbecue, red velvet cake and red beverages. The intent is that this holiday kicks off a season of patriotic celebration culminating in Independence Day. If you are not participating in this holiday for some reason, I ask why not? What do you feel you cannot celebrate? 1. The US military pulling off an epic rescue mission - ‘murica! 2. Freedom 3. Barbecue 4. CAKE! 5. Union victory in the civil war 6. Freedom again 7. Emancipation of our fellow Americans 8. CAKE! 9. America winning - so much winning 10. and finally, a federal holiday celebrating a US military achievement where you are supposed to party down and no grumpy veteran can chastise you for not being sufficiently respectful.
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As a three-time CoS (2 yrs 2nd Infantry Division - Korea, 2 yrs Eighth Army (Official) and as XO/assistant to US Army TRADOC CoS) this book struck me as an accurate assessment of the role. Though the scope of my experiences could not match the incredible magnitude of WH CoS, the processes, roles and functions were quite familiar. The CoS, in civilian or military context, helps frame decisions, preserves the leader’s time for things that matter, act as honest broker, integrate and lead a staff. The measure of a staff’s functionality, effectiveness and efficiency usually turns to how well the Chief is doing his or her job. My TOP quote: “The people who don’t succeed as White House Chief of Staff are people who like the ‘Chief’ part of the job and not the ‘staff’ part. You’ve got to remember you’re staff even though you’re powerful.” (Jim Baker, CoS to Ronald Reagan) U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) | The Army University | U.S. Army Combined Arms Center | Army University Press
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Service member issues and social media. PART 2 1. Performing your job and duties in inclement weather as a justification to exit the service. Below is a quote from a fellow Special Forces Soldier that sums the argument that we must be comfortable with being uncomfortable. "Somewhere a True Believer is training to kill you. He is training with minimal food or water, in austere conditions, training day and night. The only thing clean on him is his weapon and he made his web gear. He doesn't worry about what workout to do - his ruck weighs what it weighs, his runs end when the enemy stops chasing him. This True Believer is not concerned about how hard it is, he knows either he wins or dies. He doesn't go home at 17:00, he is home. He knows only The Cause." a. If you can’t handle the minor stress incoluations of conventional military training, you are opening up yourself, and others to high risk in the event that you are exposed to a kinetic environment. Let’s be honest with overseas, you are probably not going to handle daily (non-military) life stressers as well and are most likely in the wrong line of work. Does the extreme hot,cold, and wet environments suck, absolutely. But the pain and being uncomfortable doesn’t last forever. b. I’m gonna plagiarize from our SEAL brother Demo Dick, the less you bleedth in training, the less you bleedth in war. Meaning, train how fight, fight to win.
US Army US Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps in the last 10 years things have drastically changed but now it comes to find out that we have the smallest military force in United States within the last 80 years and listen to what these guys have to say about how they feel about being in the military leaving this right here for you guys to figure this outTikTok is a double edge sword it’s good for good things but it’s bad for things like this leaving these comments for you
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𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐟𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐮𝐫𝐞.” - Retired Gen. Colin Powell, former, Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Best Wishes to the U.S. Corps of Cadets today as they embark on their first day of classes for the spring semester! U.S. Army photo by Cadet Conor Faherty, Class of 2026
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