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R.T.F.U.

About the Substack

This is where we sacrifice at the altar of strong backs and hard feet.
Prepare to go ruck yourself.

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  • Monday Morning RTFU

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About John Dailey

I've spent a lifetime split between serving in special operations units and training and mentoring those who still do. I have a lot of thoughts about getting better at getting better.

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