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Once An Eagle
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And and one book that stands out as my most gifted book, it's called Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer.
Jack Carr · My First Million · May 2024 Listen at 31:56 The best things said about it
I have probably given the most copies of a book written in 1968 by Anton Myrer called Once an Eagle.
Stanley McChrystal The Tim Ferriss Show · Aug 2024 Where and when it comes up
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Why people recommend it
Once An Eagle by Anton Myrer is a sweeping epic military novel that contrasts two contrasting archetypes of leadership and military philosophy through the lives of career soldiers across decades of service. Jack Carr recommended the book on How I Write and My First Million, identifying it as his absolute most gifted book and a fantastic exploration of the fundamental differences between treating the military as a mere career versus a true, deeply demanding profession. General Stanley McChrystal similarly highlighted the nineteen sixty-eight novel on The Tim Ferriss Show when asked about the book he had given away to others most frequently throughout his life, underscoring its profound impact on generations of service members. The novel's enduring appeal lies in its rigorous examination of honor, duty, institutional politics, and personal integrity under extreme pressure. Commentators consistently return to Myrer's work because it transcends the traditional war genre, offering timeless lessons on leadership, sacrifice, and moral responsibility that resonate far beyond the armed forces, making it a vital manual for leaders navigating complex organizational hierarchies and ethical dilemmas in both military and civilian spheres.
Every mention
Jack Carr And and one book that stands out as my most gifted book, it's called Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer. 2
“There are people who think of it as a career. And if you've read Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer, that is a fantastic book that that talks about that a little bit in there.”
“And and one book that stands out as my most gifted book, it's called Once an Eagle by Anton Myrer.”
Stanley McChrystal I have probably given the most copies of a book written in 1968 by Anton Myrer called Once an Eagle. 1
“I have probably given the most copies of a book written in 1968 by Anton Myrer called Once an Eagle.”
