Author and Columnist


How to Deal with Damn Near Anything - The Paratrooper’s Guide to Life

New Degree Press, available at Amazon or your local bookstore (ask for ISBN: 978-1636767512)

Praised as both “actionable“ and “unexpectedly inspiring,” this book details how the most practical and potent lessons from military service are surprisingly overlooked.

With an unusual mix of research, first-hand experience, sharp analysis, and wry humor, John takes a “genuinely new” approach in the genre. Go beyond stories of danger or intensity and unearth a culture that can change how anyone approaches becoming better.

“It’s not about combat. It’s not about leadership.”

Hear the surprising story of how John had to leave the full-time Army - and perhaps gain a little perspective - to discover what it can actually teach anyone.

WATCH THE TRAILER:

- Former columnist for state capital newspapers in Virginia and Florida

- Covered events ranging from the 2000 election recount to the U.S. debut of Pokémon