Researchers have discovered that your child’s success at school may have more to do with their personality and openness to learn than their IQ level. Dr Justin Coulson (psychologist) investigates: A guy I know – let’s call him Justin – was a failure at school by nearly all measures. I (oops, ‘he’) had few friends.… Read More
New types of ‘smart, connected products’, resulting from advances in technology, are having a significant impact on reshaping industries, competition and competitive advantage, according to this Harvard Business Review article. Products that used to be simply mechanical and electrical have become more complex systems that combine hardware, sensors, data storage capabilities, micro-processors, software and connectivity.… Read More
“In war, numbers alone confer no advantage. Do not advance relying on sheer military power.“ Sun Tzu: a famous Chinese general and military philosopher, who was known for his famous written work “The Art of War” a highly influential book on military strategy. Contemporary examples elude me!!!
“Out of every one hundred men, ten shouldn’t even be there, eighty are just targets, nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior, and he will bring the others back.” (Heraclitus, 534-474BC, Greek Philosopher)
Research Paper Title Multiple Physical Symptoms in a Military Population: A Cross-sectional Study. Background Medically unexplained symptoms have been reported among both civilians and military personnel exposed to combat. A large number of military personnel deployed to the Gulf War in 1991 reported non-specific symptoms. These symptoms did not constitute a clearly defined syndrome. Post-traumatic… Read More
Research Paper Title Effects of Two Different Eight-week Training Programs on Military Physical Performance. Background Various physical demands are placed on soldiers, whose effectiveness and survivability depend on their combat-specific physical fitness. Because sport training programmes involving weight-based training have proven effective, this study examined the value of such a programme for short-term military training… Read More
Written by Tim Hsia: Rank doesn’t matter, nor does it count if your father was a general or a sergeant major: Anyone who reports to his or her unit on Day One in poor physical condition has lost the respect of fellow soldiers. One company commander in my previous unit enjoyed testing his new… Read More
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