July 1, 2025 DF/IR:   This *Stuff* Isn’t For Everybody " Difficulties strengthen the mind, as labor does the body.” -Seneca Letters from a Stoic Some of those who have been reading my posts and other ramblings on LinkedIn and X know that I’m still fortunate enough to keep in touch with the law enforcement community through teaching active shooter response for a Nationwide training provider.   In this notably specialized “side-hustle”, which is no doubt a departure from DF/IR (don’t worry – I’ll get there), I have the opportunity to connect and work with professionals from law enforcement and military circles, many of whom I stand in awe   because of what they’ve been able to accomplish in their careers through mental toughness, physical conditioning and honing their craft to surgical precision. Several years ago, I was teaching with such a professional – a former Navy SEAL, who upon meeting him, never introduced himself as such until we did instructor introductions for th...