War Club Chapter 2 Q&A

I find it interesting how Greene uses children as the great example of fluid thinking as it is also well known how many say children thrive in routine! The world of children can be fluid because of the safe, regular routine provided to them at home. I would imagine that there is some balance to be hit between fluid thinking and routine's that help you grow strong e.g. regular meditation, exercise and healthy habits. What are your thoughts on this Danika? :)

Cazzamatazz

In chapter 2 he says "Whenever you find your thoughts revolving around a particular subject or idea--an obsession, a resentment--force them past it. Distract yourself with something else. Like a child, find something new to be absorbed by, something worthy of concentrated attention. Do not waste time on things you cannot change or -influence. Just keep moving." I have a hard time with this, for example, I got in a knock down, drag out internet argument over a year ago, the argument ended but I continued thinking about it. I consciously try not to think about it but it always pops back in there. Any advice on how to leave things like this behind?

How do you stay in the present if you have a chaotic mind with thoughts always racing through it? I constantly always think of all the potential outcomes in every decision

I have a question for you Danika! 'How can I develop my mind to think in the moment as quickly during face to face confrontation as it is does online. I never seem to have thoughts of "in hindsight I'd could've said this and that" when firing out a retort online but do face to face. And the things I think of too late are always so cool too. Thanks for War Club.'

Liam Brown

Professor XIX, the book preaches about not staying in the past. As I have gotten older, I find myself going back to past games or books. Sometimes I find something new In old books like every time I reread dune, But often times I retreat to the familiar and comfortable. How do we not fall back on nostalgia? How do we keep the Stans we love (dune Harry Potter etc.) but still look forward/stay in the present?

Facing my fears has been a lifelong war for me. I’m constantly testing myself. It has led me to make some of the most beneficial decisions in my life. However, this has also led me down some harmful paths. “Is it really a bad idea or am I justifying my cowardice?” This is what I ask myself regularly. I struggle hard to tell the difference between a brave decision and a reckless one on many occasions. Your thoughts?

Red Sonja's mate

For reading live, skip to the "QUESTION" part below. Well, as I don't have Amazon Prime, my book order will take a while to get here. So here's a war question that may relate to the book. If it doesn't fit with the chapter, feel free to skip. Proxies: the main strategists of war never get down and dirty in the fighting themselves (cuz that's dangerous and for the plebes). Thus, it is easy to generate conflict knowing you are unlikely to get directly involved in the immediate, and staying away from the fire is also a good way to profit from conflict. QUESTION: Does the book address the strategy of creating a proxy conflict to profit from the situation, regardless of the direct outcome of said conflict?

PJ B

Dani why do women when they take a picture of themselves, they are with the mouth open?

Drill sergeant DanikaXIX, I'm afraid I have no warclub related questions at this time. My only curiosities are about your impressions regarding midsommar. Those can wait.