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Another day, another voyage. Commander Drew has trekked again to various points in the Caribbean, and making a notable stop at the Blue Hole in Jamaica, famous for its intensely cool blue water favored by adventurous tourists.

There are many daily habits that can be adopted to turbocharge your life. Although none of them are complicated, all of them require a degree of commitment. Starting off the day with a big glass of water, getting some sunshine, and moving your body will put you on a positive path in exchange for a little mindfulness and effort on your part.

It’s been said that “teamwork makes the dream work”. Instead of being in a state of constant competition, put a little time into intentional cooperation to learn things from others that you may be struggling with.

Meet a small team of individual wingmen who provided mutual support for a lonely father crossing the country by himself to be at his daughter’s side when she needed him most.

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If you ever get to take a Virgin Voyages cruise, rest assured you will be in a super clean environment. Commander Drew was so impressed with the cleanliness of one of the ships that he was reminded of being forced to clean the floor with a tooth brush decades ago when he was working his way through Navy Aviation Officers Candidate School.

Is there any truth to the phrase, “curiosity killed the cat”? No, it’s just a proverb warning of potential trouble for probing too deeply into something; likely coming from a criminal or bad person somewhere. But the use of natural curiosity to delve deeper into a new area of interest is definitely worth doing if you want to grow as a person.

Uninformed people oftentimes just need to get new information. Try to have a little patience when you try to “educate” those who think they know everything, but who in reality just fall into the habit of repeating silly talking-points they have heard in the past, but never really thought about before.

College expenses are thorough the roof. But at Yale University, students whose family earns less than $200,000 can attend tuition free.

Meet a wingman who got exposure to outdoor life while literally being supported on the shoulders of giants.

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Your future is tied to your beliefs. Those with confidence and discipline will always outperform others who are unsure of themselves and make no preparations. Using this principal the industrialist Henry Ford, introduced the first mass produced cars in the U.S. over a century ago and founded the automotive company known as Ford, that still bears his name today.

Masculinity has been narrowly defined by culture and popular media. The reality is that men can be fully functional while expressing a wide range of emotions that run the gambit from laughing to crying. In the end, emotions are part of the human experience; the caution is not to let unbridled emotions take control of you.

If you are getting older and your eye doctor recommends cataract surgery, fear not. Commander Drew recounts his recent experience with this life-changing procedure.

Artificial intelligence can live up to its name in a negative way by being artificially true. Deep fakes in the form of voices, images and videos can be so convincing that one cannot tell truth from creative fiction. Fortunately there are a new set of emerging online tools that make it easier to tell the difference between reality and manipulated fantasy.

Meet a young wingman who went above and beyond what was expected by coming to the aid of an elderly widow that he took as his personal call-of-duty.

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In general, the traveling public has no idea that some airline pilots are actually armed and licensed-t0-kill anyone invading the cockpit with the intention to do harm. The Federal Flight Deck Officer (FFDO) program was instituted after the tragic incidents on September 11, 2001. Since then, thousands of pilots like Dr. Paul, were authorized to use deadly force on airborne “evil-doers” if the situation called for it.

The late David Bowie was a rock star known for a wide variety of hit songs. However, few people remember that he was actually the pioneer of challenging the specific exclusion of black musical artists from the once dominant daytime music channel known as MTV.

A strong marriage and family stability does not happen by accident. Strong relationships require active participation and cooperation by all parties. Nothing is perfect and disagreements will surface every now and then. But it is worth the effort to actively maintain mutual support and good feelings with the ebb and flow of family life.

On a positive note, despite war and turmoil around the world, there are still nations that are peaceful. Singapore, one of the Wingmen’s favorite destinations is on that list.

Meet a non-human wingman, who provided mutual support to a young mother so that she was able to protect herself.

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Consistent movement is a great health benefit to us all. Children should be encouraged to participate in sports of some kind for their overall benefit. Unfortunately, there is a negative trend among some parents to take all of the fun out of youth sports because of parental bad behavior with unwarranted displays of displeasure, which sours the game for everyone.

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool for a wide variety of tasks if used constructively. The power unleashed by this technology can be used for productive or frivolous pursuits. Available at your fingertips this vehicle can help you plan your future or recommend a course of action in any area of endeavor you want to pursue. The information provided may not be 100% accurate or perfect, therefore it’s up to you to double check everything before making a big decision. But at a minimum, the use of AI can give you a great place to start.

If you have some extra energy you want to disperse without getting in trouble, consider visiting a Rage Room. This is an establishment that allows you to intentionally break things without getting in trouble. The only thing required is that you pay for the privilege to be destructive. Some people use it to get out their frustrations in life or attain some sort of cathartic experience. It seems as though people who perform hard physical labor may not benefit from it as much, because they use up their energy on a daily basis.

Meet a wingman to a young person who suggested using AI constructively to turn a troubled teenager into a productive young man with a future.

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There is no use in focusing excessively on the past. Embracing your present and planning for the future is a better way to control upcoming opportunities and challenges in your life.

Take a little time to get comfortable with AI. It is a great tool to increase personal productivity and save time. It can help you with tasks that require gathering and analyzing information. But realize that artificial intelligence platforms are not perfect, and can make mistakes on occasion. It is not supposed to replace your brain, just help it move forward more quickly.

Failure is an unpleasant, yet common part of life. Taken in proper perspective a setback can be an opportunity to future growth if the areas of deficiency are corrected. Both Dr. Paul and Commander Drew have had bumps in life that knocked us off-course; but with the desire to achieve and learn from past mistakes we were able to get back on a positive path.

Even though the world can be filled with upheaval and negativity, in most languages across the globe there is a word or phrase for happiness; learn some.

Meet a wingman who provided good guidance to a younger person who was struggling to transition into a new world that was a lot different than the one she came from.

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Take the opportunity to be bold to achieve your dreams. You don’t have to be a professional athlete to make it big in this world; sometimes you just need to be prepared to take a big swing as your first step.

To make the most of your day, start if off the right way. A consistent morning routine helps get the body and mind ready for what is coming your way during your waking hours.

A consistent pattern of exercise and nutrition is a good way to start things out. If pressed for time, a long gym session is not possible; but simple body movements can generate positive energy flows that will give you power throughout the day.

The world can use a greater sense of joy. The Yoruba tribe of Nigeria use the word Ayodele, that denotes an environment in which a sense of happiness presides over all those who are present.

Science has confirmed that some cardiovascular issues can be treated effectively with positive spiritual connections with other people. One does not have to rely on prescription medicine alone.

Meet a wingman whose simple act of kindness made things easier on a pair of senior citizens who were caught in a awkward position.

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When it comes to teamwork, the individual and the group depend on each other for power and survival. The group is only as strong as its members, and each member is only strong because of the support and unity of the group.

When it comes to staging a quiet comeback, real progress is built in ordinary, unseen moments rather than big, public victories. It contrasts applause with actual growth, arguing that consistency, discipline, and keeping your word when no one is watching create the confidence and results people are really after. A comeback isn’t a loud announcement but rather a series of small, stubborn decisions to keep going, especially when you feel behind, overlooked, or written off.

Scientists report that teens who grow up with a dog tend to show fewer social and behavioral difficulties than peers without pets, including less withdrawal, aggression, and rule‑breaking. The researchers think this mental health boost may be linked partly to changes in the teens’ microbiome that come from living closely with a dog.

Most people try to fix their entire life in one big push—new goals, new habits, new routines—only to burn out a week later. The better move is simpler and much more powerful: stabilize your day first. When your day has a reliable backbone, everything else you want to change becomes easier, cleaner, and less dramatic.

Meet a wingman who demonstrates quiet compassion, truly seeing someone others ignore, and restoring their dignity without seeking public praise. Everyday, unnoticed acts—sitting with someone, listening, getting them food, medical care, and work—can literally save a life, and that the deepest integrity is helping without needing credit.