EP59: John Spencer - Put Yourself To The Test

What is strength and what is preparedness? What kind of conditions result in war, is war possible in the west, and how do we prepare? Leading scholar and expert in the field of urban warfare, John Spencer, is here to share his 25+ years experience of service in US military and field research on urban battlefields. In his travels, John witnessed what masculinity looks like in different cultures. He believes in cohesion and community and in building strong individuals who can be prepared for adversity when it comes. We'll hear about the phenomenon of learned helplessness, boys without father figures, the need for martial skills, and Ukrainians stepping up and showing the preparedness to defend themselves.

John is a frequent guest on CNN, MSNBC, BBC, CNBC, and many other televised media outlets. He writes for the Wallstreet Journal, New York Times, Military Times, NBS News, Fox News, and many more.

To learn more, go to https://www.johnspenceronline.com/publications.

John has written two books, Connected Soldiers: Life, Leadership, and Social Connections in Modern War, and Understanding Urban Warfare.

Expert action steps:

1. Look deep into yourself and be sure you're putting yourself to the test. You only become strong through adversity. If you're comfortable, that only leads to weakness.

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