Grow!Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway. The song of the change agent is the song of the Dog Soldier. Are you ready? Grow!

Where I come from, the greatest warriors of all time were the Dog Soldiers. They were the Michael Jordans of their time. Well, more like Michael Jordan mixed with some Chuck Norris and a healthy dose of gladiator blood.

Many people tried to become Dog Soldiers, but only a handful had the necessary toughness, bravery, skills, and heart. They were a Native American tribe’s best offense and last line of defense, in battle and in life. They were charged with serving and protecting the villages by guarding the camps and providing shelter to the needy, food to the hungry, and clothing to those in need. They ...

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