Critical Thinking at Sonic Speeds
Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXIV: Commanding the first forward deployed Top Gun unit, embarked aboard the USS Constellation – this was history in the making. Listen to Captain Smith as he tell his story.
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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXIII: In this episode Captain Smith discusses how important it is to strive to excel in all of our endeavors. This is what fighter pilots do, and this is what everyone should do. Manifest excellence! Shed doubt and soar!
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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXII: This week Captain Smith discusses how he was able to improve and optimize the close-in air combat performance of fighter crews deployed aboard the USS Constellation.
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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXXI: Mission Critical. What is it and why do I need to know how to address myself to something that has become this important? Listen in as Captain Smith discusses this question from the point of view of a fighter pilot. You can find all of Captain Smith’s podcasts on his website: throttleupradio.com.
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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXX: “Guns only.” What does this mean? How do fighter pilots process this, and what are the implications for us all? Listen in as Captain Smith discusses these questions.
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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXIV: Regarding close-in, high velocity, aerial combat, you may ask: what is it; why do I need to know about it; how is this good for me? Captain Smith discusses all of these questions this week.
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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXVIII: This week Captain Smith encourages everyone to think like a fighter pilot by doing the following: 1) think critically, 2) clarify what is real and true, 3) exploit velocity, 4) manage trajectory, and 5) achieve mission success! Find all of Captain Smith’s podcasts on his website ThrottleUpRadio.com.
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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXVII: Captain Smith says “Fighter pilots employ that which is necessary to achieve mission success in an uncertain and complex world.” We need to understand those methods. Listen to the discussion!
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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXVI: In this episode Captain Smith discusses what it means to be willing and able to “build and create”. And why as humans we need to be able to do this.
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Think Like a Fighter Pilot – Part XXXV: Captain Smith discusses his recent author event at the Henderson Barnes and Noble, Las Vegas, NV. He recognizes the growing desire in our culture for men and women that can actually lead and get things done.
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