Author: Chris Pierce
Book Review: Conceal Reveal: The Space Between Entrepreneurs and the Defense Industry
An intriguing memoir-style book demonstrating how will, desire and passion for fixing flaws in the Defense Industry’s modernization process can serve as a catalyst to keep moving in the face of any trial. This book will bring to light the dysfunction in a system that prevents the rapid delivery of much-needed technology to the sons Read more
30 Day Ultimate 10-Minute Sprint Challenge
If you could get the same benefits from a 10-minute workout as you would from a 45-minute session, would it be worth it? Time is a valuable resource, and science supports this possibility. A study from McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, discovered that a 10-minute workout consisting of just three 20-second sprints can significantly improve Read more
Book Review: Head Strong: How Psychology is Revolutionizing War
Michael D. Matthews’ Head Strong: How Psychology is Revolutionizing War provides in detail how psychological approaches should be applied to the military’s day-to-day activities. I highly recommend reading this book. From military units to civilian organizations, problems with diversity, stress, and innovation can greatly improve. From the military perspective, bullets and bombs are no longer Read more
Did You Know: Episode 1: Nutrition and Sleep the Foundation for TBI Recovery
Download Printable Handout Here The ‘Did You Know’ series provides facts about the brain and body that enhance performance and promote recovery. Each episode explains why this is important for you to know. The learner is encouraged to apply these tips and seek to increase their personal knowledge. When recovering from a brain injury, it Read more
Book Review: Thank You For Being Late: An Optimist’s Guide to Thriving in the Age of Accelerations
In today’s chaotic world, we can still find ways to thrive personally and help our organizations maintain momentum. Thank You For Being Late equips us with tools to overcome adversity and grow in challenging times. Thomas Friedman offers solutions that help discover innovative resources even in resource-constrained environments. He skillfully explains the exponential growth spurred Read more
Reduce Abdominal Pain With These Four Tips
Taking time to warm up the digestive system before consuming a meal enables more energy and increases your physical and mental well-being. Failing to do so leads to pain and discomfort in the gut, triggering a stress response and greatly reducing the digestion process, disrupting the central nervous system. Pre-workout warm-up and post-workout cooldowns are Read more
Anxiety, Stress, Violent Behavior and YOUR False Perceptions of Reality
Understanding how to control your perceptions, faulty thinking, and cognitive distortions will empower you to overcome the effects of stress and anxiety. It will enable you to question the emotional thoughts that may lead to violent behavior. Many are unaware that their perceptions are slowly agitating existing medical problems. On a Canadian Army Base, a Read more
Book Review – Deviate: The Science of Seeing Differently
Key Take-Aways We must perceive how we perceive, learn who we are and we will learn why we sense what we sense We do not see reality, we see our assumed perception of reality Information has no meaning until our brain gives it meaning Our historical exposure to our environment from birth until now influence Read more
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Book Review: The Basis of Brain Rehab
This book is easy to read and understand. It will open your eyes to innovative ways to improve your overall health and wellness. From mental health to chronic pain, this book provides you a clear picture of the “why” behind the various systems within the body and how our nutritional lifestyle can greatly impact multiple Read more
Less Anxiety and Improved Decision Making in the Military
Reducing anxiety by using stressors to enable growth, and preventing violent behavior, poor decision making, and reduced judgment will happen if you choose. Don’t be restrained and controlled by your brain’s automatic responses. Learning how the brain responds to stressors and what actions may be taken to reduce or stop this automatic response will empower Read more