No one writes better historical fiction than Steven Pressfield. The Afghan War that was waged by Alexander the Great 2000 years ago is eerily similar to the one that's being fought today. This book should be required reading for anyone who wants to better understand what American and Coalition forces are up against in one of history's most tribal and troubled regions.

If you're not busy living, you're dying.

Underestimating one's enemy was a classic tactical mistake --- one that was usually born out of stupidity or arrogance or both. (Harry Smith)

I think the more avenues that open up when people want to publish, the better. Some of the authors that want to jump ship from the traditional houses and go on their own, you know what? Good luck. It's going to be a lot tougher than you think.

People, especially successful people, are habitual creatures. They're organized. This makes them productive - Gus Mitchell

I'm a big believer in free enterprise. If people want to try it, then go for it.

No offence Mitch, but you look like s*****." "I feel like s****