Want to be a beta tester for MTI’s new App? We’ve been hard at work building a new app from the ground up to vastly improve the athlete experience. We need 12-20 athletes to test the new app and provide feedback for further improvement. Have a direct role in the app production process and make […]
Knowledge
How to Mature from “Unaware and Self-Absorbed” to “Aware Selflessness”
By Rob Shaul Okay, you admit you can be Unaware and Self-Absorbed and want to change. “Aware Selflessness” is the goal. You’re strategically and tactically aware of the situation and ready to selflessly take the initiatve to act if needed. This change takes intentional effort and time. Here are the steps. 1. Skillful Observation Start […]
The Stiff Liability of Unaware Self-Absorption
By Rob Shaul Recently I stopped by the grocery store for beer. Podcast streaming through my earbds, I hurriedly grabbed a six-pack without making eye contact and jumped in the checkout line. I felt the dirty looks. Self-absorbed, I’d missed that there were 5 people already waiting ahead of me. “What a fucking douchebag,” they […]
Successfully Confronting “Because That’s The Way We’ve Always Done It” in the World of Coast Guard Rescue Swimming
By Rob Simpson, MTI Contributor Two examples…one micro (unit impact); one macro (service impact). Micro – Scuba Bottle Fill Machine I was stationed at a small aviation unit up in Alaska. There were only 7 guys in the Rescue Swimmer Shop, and to say that we were busy is like calling the Sun “big.” We […]
Arete 2.24.24
Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy Russian pilot who hijacked Mi-8 for Ukraine found dead in Spain, Pravda Report SpaceX Forges Closer Ties With U.S. Spy and Military Agencies, WSJ The Air Force’s First Female Enlisted Leader Broke the ‘Brass Ceiling.’ Here’s Her View on Retirement., military.com Children collect spilled flour from the ground after Gaza […]
Seeking MTI ‘BETA’ Newsletter Partners
MTI is on the lookout for partners to sponsor our bi-weekly newsletter, Beta. Boasting a distribution list exceeding 40,000 subscribers, our newsletter consistently achieves open and click rates well above industry standards. We deeply value the trust we’ve built with the MTI community and are committed to collaborating with partners whose products or services we […]
MTI Collective Responses: Your Standout Piece of Equipment, Tool, or Kit.
Fitness Equipment Pulk sled loaded with weight/equipment. Pulling a weighted sled strengthens different muscles than running or hiking alone. Great for climb training if you live in a predominantly flat area or can’t hike on designated ski or bike trails on snowy months. Can prepare you for amazing adventures such as backcountry winter camping or […]
Jiu Jitsu Roadmap: Fast and Furious to Enjoying the Ride
I’ve been an athlete of some variety for all of my post-pubescent life. It’s followed this path: Football –> Crossfit –> Boxing –> Military –> Fire/Rescue –> Jiu-Jitsu + Mountain Biking. Motivations have varied and matured, generally following a trend of extrinsic to intrinsic. At 36, I’m no longer trying to impress anyone. This has […]
Arete 2.15.24
Military, National Defense, Foreign Policy The Devastation of Gaza Was Inevitable, Foreign Policy Warrant Officers Are Coming Back to the Air Force, But They Won’t Be Pilots, military.com Europe Wants to Stand on Its Own Militarily. Is It Too Little, Too Late?, NYT Defence spending boost to see 18 NATO members hit target in 2024, […]
Did You Hunt Well?
By Rob Shaul Backcountry bowhunting seemed impossible at first. Prior to picking up a bow my big game hunting had been all rifle, and late October – when first snow on the ground made it easy to spot and kill migrating deer and elk. But bowhunting is in warm September and I quickly found my […]