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Modern WisdomJan 13, 2020

#133 - Roderic Yapp - Lessons From Afghanistan & Capturing Somali Pirates

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I haven't read it, but I think something, you know, like prisoners of geography probably shines a bit of a sort of view on that.

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Roderic Yapp is a business coach and former Royal Marines Officer. What was it really like to be on the front lines in Afghanistan? How do you recapture a ship which has been taken hostage by Somali pirates? What are the universalities we can learn about our own nature from seeing these cultures at war? Extra Stuff: Leadership Forces - https://www.leadershipforces.com/ Take a break from alcohol and upgrade your life - https://6monthssober.com/podcast Check out everything I recommend from books to products - https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Individuals interested in geopolitics and cultural studies
Key quote: I haven't read it, but I think something, you know, like prisoners of geography probably shines a bit of a sort of view on that.
The host mentions 'Prisoners of Geography' as a potential resource to understand the geographical and cultural isolation of Afghanistan. They reflect on how geography influences development and societal behavior in different regions.
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