Coach Dan John

124. Dan John on why we should reread great books, plus more Sword in the Stone!

Dan John and I have redefined tangent today. Our discussions take us in many different directions, but they are all worth listening to. We talk about his personal and family mission statements, musicals (and how they show excellence), but mostly the importance of rereading books. Dan discusses the benefits of rereading great books at different stages of your life. In addition to being a world-class fitness coach, best-selling author, and professor.

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42. Timothy Johnson on the Vietnam War

In honor of Veterans Day, I sit down to talk to Private First-Class Timothy Johnson, a military cook and paratrooper who served in the Vietnam War. I recently returned from Normandy, where I visited the D-Day beaches and landing sight of paratroopers in WWII like, Major Dick Winters from Band of Brothers.  The visit to the Normandy American cemetery left me awestruck.  As I walked the grounds of the park, I truly felt proud to be an American.  I have the deepest respect for those that selflessly serve this country in the military.  It is a sacrifice, that I do not believe I am strong enough to make, and I am grateful for their service.  I admittedly have not been as active in outreach for Veterans as I should be, and after speaking with Tim, realize this is another social issue that needs attention.

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