In this episode of "The Stoic Pirate", I - an Infantry Colonel in the Swiss Army - break down 9 tactical principles that have shaped soldiers in the Swiss Army for decades... and show you how they can shape your life, your leadership, your health, and even your business.

These are the rules we use to test our decisions and plans. And they work just as well In your everyday battles—whether you're running a startup, leading a team, raising a family, or building yourself back up.

We’re talking:

1. Focus on the Objective – Why clarity beats chaos
2. Concentrate Your Efforts – The secret to true power
3. Keep It Simple – Simplicity wins where complexity fails
4. Ensure Security – Protect what matters before it’s gone
5. Use Resources Wisely – How to outlast and outmaneuver
6. Maintain Unity of Action – Get your team—or your mind—in sync
7. Be Flexible – Adapt or break. Your choice.
8. Preserve Freedom of Action – Never get boxed in
9. Achieve Surprise – The silent weapon of champions

With real stories from Apple, NASA, Netflix, WWII, and even the Suez Canal disaster—you’ll learn how these nine principles are not just theory… they’re weapons.

Weapons for people who want to take back control.

This episode is for leaders, warriors, builders, and anyone tired of drifting through life.

If you’re ready to win with clarity, discipline, and purpose—this is your compass.

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