Fighting Like FOOLS or Why You Should be an Intellectual Warrior

Fighting Like FOOLS or Why You Should be an Intellectual Warrior

Author: John Lovell March 8, 2017 Duration: 15:20
Warriors must strive to be scholars as well as fighters. They must be warrior poets. Video with John Lovell “The nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards; its fighting done by fools”. Widely attributed to Thucydides in books and online [regretfully I perpetuated this misinformation in my video] - this quote is from Sir William Francis Butler, Charles George Gordon (1889), p. 85, where it reads: "The nation that will insist on drawing a broad line of demarcation between the fighting man and the thinking man is liable to find its fighting done by fools and its thinking done by cowards." General James “Mad Dog” Mattis sometimes called “the warrior monk” travels everywhere with a library of 6,000 books. He is a student of history, a tenacious fighter, a pragmatic philosopher, and a war strategist. Warriors must be readers. Great fighters and officers must be students. The stakes are too high, as our ignorance could cost lives that might have been prevented simply by education. In this video I call upon the wisdom from Thucydides, Sun Tzu and his book ‘The Art of War’, Col John Boyd, Dave Grossman, Paul Howe, General Mattis, GK Chesterton, C.S Lewis, Karl Marx (in the negative), George Orwell’s book 1984, and more. SUBSCRIBE & SHARE this channel: http://YouTube.com/c/johnlovell275 Follow Instructor John Lovell on INSTAGRAM- http://Instagram.com/warriorpoetsociety Follow Instructor John Lovell on FACEBOOK - http://Facebook.com/warriorpoetsociety Follow Instructor John Lovell on TWITTER - http://Twitter.com/johnlovell275 Train with John Lovell at Telluric Group by signing up for one of his pistol, rifle, night vision, low-light, room clearing, or other courses here: http://telluricgroup.com

Hosted by John Lovell, the Warrior Poet Society Podcast explores the complex balance between strength and compassion, conviction and action. This isn't a theoretical discussion; it's a practical dialogue for those who feel a responsibility to protect what matters. Each episode delves into the philosophy of being a guardian in a modern world, dissecting topics that sit at the intersection of personal liberty, ethical duty, and tangible skill. The conversation stems from the idea that a true protector embodies two spirits: the lion and the lamb. You'll hear analysis on current events, cultural shifts, and foundational principles, all through the lens of someone who believes deep thought must be paired with the capability for decisive action. The aim is to equip you with perspective, to challenge assumptions, and to foster a community of individuals dedicated to living with purpose. This podcast serves as an ongoing resource for developing that dual nature-cultivating a mind sharpened by truth and a spirit resolved to defend it. It’s for those who refuse to see the world in simple binaries, understanding that wisdom often lies in holding apparent contradictions in tension. Tune in for candid discussions that honor the warrior’s resolve without sacrificing the poet’s heart.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 16

Warrior Poet Society Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Warrior Poet Profiles: George Washington [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:17
Warrior Poet Profiles: George Washington with instructor John Lovell and Revolutionary War reenactor and political activist William Temple. In this video we discuss George Washington's life and legacy, to include the goo…
Warrior Poet Profiles: Samurai Miyamoto Musashi [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:29
Warrior Poet Profiles - Samurai Miyamoto Musashi with tactics and firearms instructor John Lovell Miyamoto musashi was a masterless samurai (Ronin) who lived in Japan in the 1600s. He is considered one of the greatest sw…
Travel Safety Pt. 4 - Hotels, Transit, Assault, etc [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:26
Travel Safety Tips: PT.4 Hotels, Transit, Assault, etc with tactics and firearms instructor John Lovell We are oftentimes in our most vulnerable state when we are traveling. When we are traveling in a foreign culture, ou…
Travel Safety Pt. 3 - Pretravel Preparation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:13
Travel Safety Tips: PT.3 Pretravel Preparation with tactics and firearms instructor John Lovell We are oftentimes in our most vulnerable state when we are traveling. When we are traveling in a foreign culture, our vulner…
Travel Safety Pt. 1 - Introduction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:11
Travel Safety Tips: PT.1 Introduction with tactics and firearms instructor John Lovell We are oftentimes in our most vulnerable state when we are traveling. When we are traveling in a foreign culture, our vulnerability b…
Travel Safety Pt. 2 - General Advice [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:51
Travel Safety Tips: PT.1 Introduction with tactics and firearms instructor John Lovell We are oftentimes in our most vulnerable state when we are traveling. When we are traveling in a foreign culture, our vulnerability b…
Warrior Poet Profiles: The Spartan King Leonidas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:04
Warrior Poet Profiles - Episode 2 - The Spartan King Leonidas and Dienekes, a historical look at these warriors from tactics and firearms instructor John Lovell. In 480 B.C, the Persian army under the command of King Xer…
Warrior Movie Reviews: John Wick [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 6:37
Tactics and firearms instructor John Lovell reviews John Wick 2 Spoiler alert for John Wick 1, but not for 2. I just finished watching John Wick 2 tonight and was pleased to see the same solid weapon manipulation, shooti…
Self Defense & Turning the Other Cheek [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:46
Tactics Instructor John Lovell talks about 'Self Defense and "Turning the Other Cheek"'. This video may be about upsetting, but it should at least get us thinking. There is a time for peace and a time for war. A time to…
Lessons In Military Leadership [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:56
Lessons in Military Leadership - This video covers the phases of taking a new private and developing them into a fully trained member of a team. I wish I had known then, what I know now. What I thought about military lea…