LOL, I don’t think you need it like THAT. But, it covers a lot of aspects of life. There is a great book called “Once an Eagle” which is good reading on leadership. In it the career Army guy finds himself in the 1920’s on leave with his wife at a high society civilian dinner, where all the men are talking business. Without even thinking about it, he realized the entire time he was involuntarily sizing up each man, who would likely be good in a pinch, who was dependable, who was all bluster, etc.
It was what he did in combat in the military, all the time. He didn’t think about doing it, he didn’t talk with anyone else about it, he just kind of did it out of habit, naturally.
I think that is the target of much of this...what can you develop naturally without turning into a bizzare,bug-eye, head-swiveling maniac! That would probably drive you crazy!
I used to be that way. Grew up in the occasionally hazardous section of life. Went to college to get out of that life, and get out of those habits. Part of the process of civilization is trying to move that section of the world to the sidelines. We still need some people to have it. But let’s face it, most of us will make it to our 80s and die boringly without ever once having stepped foot in the intense subsection of reality.
“Once an Eagle” sounds good. Just checked on Amazon and there are only four hardcovers available and three of them are above $300! Decided to buy a used copy for $3 + $4 shipping. Thanks for the recommendation. It has 83% five-star reviews — about the highest I’ve ever seen.