Tom Ruby | Maxims for Life

The Vital Masculinity Podcast

In this episode, Stephen interviews retired Air Force Colonel Tom Ruby on some hard fought wisdom he has acquired throughout his life and career.

Rubes' Maxims/Show Highlights:

1. Goodness Breeds Goodness - Why is it important to act for the good of others (and yourself)?
2. Seek Balance in Life - How do we overcome the temporary nature of so many areas of our life and focus on a longer-termed, balanced lifestyle?
3. Truth Doesn’t Change Based on the Rank of the Recipient - Why must we always tell the truth, even if it has undesirable consequences?
4. Focus on the Mission - Why carrying out our goals requires us to keep the mission in mind and dutifully tackle all the minutiae.
5. If You Have to Eat a Frog, Staring at it Won’t Make It Go Down Easier - Why must we confront difficult issues head on?
6. Iron Sharpens Iron - The importance of challenging ourselves as leaders and men for personal and professional growth.
7. Bloom Where You’re Planted - Why do we need to put energy into the present instead of focusing completely on the future.
8. They Can’t Say No If You Don’t Ask - One of the only ways to get what you want is to ask those that can give it to you.
9. You Can Never Go Back - A sad truth about life that we all must master as we mature.

About Tom:

Tom is a retired Air Force Colonel with 26 years of active duty experience and the CEO of Bluegrass Critical Thinking Solutions. He is widely published and speaks globally on topics including critical thinking, leadership, strategy, and morality in warfare.

Connect with Tom: Twitter: (@bgcts) Website