{"product_id":"the-way-forward-master-lifes-toughest-battles-and-create-your-lasting-legacy-isbn-9780063143784","title":"The Way Forward: Master Life's Toughest Battles and Create Your Lasting Legacy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNATIONAL BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“\u003ci\u003eThe Way Forward\u003c\/i\u003e will help every reader master their own challenges—this is a must-read book!” —Admiral Bill McRaven, U.S. Navy (Retired) and author of the #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestseller \u003ci\u003eMake Your Bed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Sniper\u003c\/i\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eMake Your Bed\u003c\/i\u003e in these life lessons from decorated United States service members and New York Times bestselling authors Robert O’Neill and Dakota Meyer—an in-depth, fearless, and ultimately redemptive account of what it takes to survive and thrive on battlefields from Afghanistan and Iraq to our daily lives, and how the perils of war help us hold onto our humanity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRob O’Neill and Dakota Meyer are two of the most decorated and recognized US service members: O’Neill killed the world’s most wanted man, Osama bin Laden, and Meyer was the first living Marine to receive the Medal of Honor since the Vietnam War. But beyond their actions and courage in combat, O’Neill and Meyer also have much in common in civilian life: they are both sought-after public speakers, advocates for veterans, and share a non-PC sense of humor. Combining the best of military memoirs and straight-talking self-help, \u003ci\u003eThe Way Forward\u003c\/i\u003e alternates between O’Neill’s and Meyer’s perspectives, looking back with humor at even the darkest war stories, and sharing lessons they learned along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Way Forward\u003c\/i\u003e presents O’Neill and Meyer’s philosophy in combat and life. This isn’t a book about the glory of war and combat, but one about facing your enemies, some who are flesh and blood and some that are not: Your thoughts. Your doubts. Your boredom and your regrets. From Rob’s dogged repetition at the free throw line of his childhood basketball court to Dakota’s pursuit of EMT and firefighter credentials to aid accident victims, these two American heroes turn their experiences into valuable lessons for every reader.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGritty and down-to-earth, O’Neill and Meyer tell their stories with candor and vulnerability to help readers handle stress, tackle their biggest obstacles, and exceed their expectations of themselves, while keeping life’s battles in perspective with a sense of humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on hundreds of combat missions, O’Neill and Meyer provide a clear-eyed framework for winning life’s battles:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFront Toward Enemy:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn the simple, powerful philosophy borrowed from a Claymore mine that two of America’s most decorated warriors use to face any challenge, from the battlefield to daily life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLessons from Elite Forces:\u003c\/b\u003e Go inside the minds of a Navy SEAL and a Medal of Honor Marine as they share unfiltered combat stories and hard-won wisdom on what it takes to operate at the highest level under extreme pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA No-BS Mindset:\u003c\/b\u003e Master the art of keeping life’s battles in perspective with the raw, non-PC sense of humor that cuts through the noise and focuses on what truly matters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eActionable Discipline:\u003c\/b\u003e Translate battlefield discipline into your own life by confronting your internal enemies—your thoughts, your doubts, and your regrets—and building unwavering mental fortitude.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Rob and Dakota are the real deal—warriors. patriots. leaders. And damn good men. In this fantastic book, they turn the dangerous, the confusing, and even the crude moments of combat and life into meaningful, insightful and life-changing insights. This book will make you laugh…and learn how to forge a lasting legacy in the process. Their incredible stories alone are worth the price of admission, and then you walk away learning how to chart your own way forward. Buy this book—and learn how to stand up and face your enemies!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePete Hegseth, television host and bestselling author of American Crusade: Our Fight To Stay Free and Modern Warriors: Real Stories From Real Heroes\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“In \u003cem\u003eThe Way Forward\u003c\/em\u003e, two American heroes share their inspired messages that are designed to help you achieve and live a heroic life. This is impactful storytelling that implores you to listen.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLt. Col Dan Rooney, bestselling author of Fly Into the Wind: How to Harness Faith and Fearlessness on Your Ascent to Greatness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Raw, funny, and poignant, each chapter is an important life lesson from two guys who have thrived in life’s toughest battles. \u003cem\u003eThe Way Forward\u003c\/em\u003e will help every reader master their own challenges—this is a must-read book!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAdmiral Bill McRaven, U.S. Navy (Retired) and author of #1 New York Times bestseller Make Your Bed\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Way Forward\u003c\/em\u003e is not only about the making of two of America’s greatest heroes but a journey of how common men are forged by family, friends, and brotherhood to make extraordinary sacrifices for their nation. There is no political left or right in their lessons, just an exemplary show of honor, courage, commitment, and faith in protecting their fellow citizens. Their words are guideposts to changing your life and building your own legacy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMalcolm Nance, former U.S. Navy senior chief petty officer and author of the New York Times bestseller Defeating ISIS: Who They Are, How They Fight, What They Believe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An inspiring, enthralling, and entertaining book packed with extraordinary anecdotes. 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