# theinveterateveteran.com > AI-optimized mirror of theinveterateveteran.com containing 25 pages totalling 14,223 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://theinveterateveteran.com/. Last updated: 2026-06-15T11:30:36.255Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [The Inveterate Veteran](/content/site-root.html): An outlet for all veterans' perspectives on the world, success, and life., An outlet for all veterans' perspectives on the world, success, and life. (141 words) ## Articles & Blog Posts - [Education never stops.](/content/blog-1/2019/12/27/a-book/index.html): However, the BEST BUSINESS BOOK that I read this year, and one that ranks up there as one of the best business books I have ever read is, However, the BEST BUSINESS BOOK that I read this year, and one that ranks up there as one of the best business books I have ever read is (714 words) - [**Just because you successfully led men and women in the military doesn’t mean that you have all the tools to be a** [**business leader**](/content/blog-1/2014/9/30/we-want-to-hire-veterans-is-a-hoax/index.html) **.**](/content/blog-1/2020/11/11/4-business-lessons-i-learned-in-the-military/index.html): Two master degrees, one being a MBA, and countless positions and companies later, I am still amazed at how much the Army and my time as a Non-Commissioned Officer taught me about business. Don’t get me wrong, the Army, Two master degrees, one being a MBA, and countless positions and companies later, I am still amazed at how much the Army and my time as a Non-Commissioned Officer taught me about business. Don’t get me wrong, the Army (1,075 words) - [2 Ways to Negotiate a Salary Decrease into a Win-Win
— The Inveterate Veteran](/content/blog-1/2020/4/14/2-ways-to-negotiate-a-salary-decrease-into-a-win-win.html): Rather than just taking a salary reduction in turbulent times that only benefits your company, here are two to negotiate a win-win salary reduction with your boss., Rather than just taking a salary reduction in turbulent times that only benefits your company, here are two to negotiate a win-win salary reduction with your boss. (856 words) - [How good are Iowa Caucus goes at picking a Democratic Presidential candidate who will also win the Presidency?](/content/blog-1/2020/2/3/what-the-iowa-caucuses-can-teach-you-about-startup-investing.html): Investing in startups by investors can often be akin to the hyped up importance of  Iowa Caucuses by the media., Investing in startups by investors can often be akin to the hyped up importance of  Iowa Caucuses by the media. (281 words) - [What Texas Can Teach Us About Calculating Risk in Our Personal Lives and in Business — The Inveterate Veteran](/content/blog-1/2021/2/18/fn6xt8r0pbygtnmk2y6vabnnnkmg0k/index.html): The temperature in Texas is hot. Well, it’s freezing cold. Actually it’s the worst cold front we’ve had since the 1940s. But in this, we all have something to learn about how to manage and calculate risk in life and in business., The temperature in Texas is hot. Well, it’s freezing cold. Actually it’s the worst cold front we’ve had since the 1940s. But in this, we all have something to learn about how to manage and calculate risk in life and in business. (775 words) - [A bull market during the coronavirus? Two things as a small business owner you can do right now.](/content/blog-1/2020/5/4/can-you-believe-that-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic-were-in-a-bull-market.html): In short, while it’s never good to be worried, it is good to be cognizant of the extreme volatility that isn’t just facing stock markets around the world but the mismatch between the upward momentum of stock markets and the economic slowdown in the “real economy”. So what are two things that you as , In short, while it’s never good to be worried, it is good to be cognizant of the extreme volatility that isn’t just facing stock markets around the world but the mismatch between the upward momentum of stock markets and the economic slowdown in the “real economy”. So what are two things that you as an entrepreneur or business owner can do? (759 words) - [Robinhood: Stealing from the poor to protect the rich — The Inveterate Veteran](/content/blog-1/2021/1/28/robinhood-stealing-from-the-poor-to-protect-the-rich.html): When Melvin Capital and other investors treat the stock market like a casino, they shouldn't take umbrage when the casino wins., When Melvin Capital and other investors treat the stock market like a casino, they shouldn't take umbrage when the casino wins. (476 words) - [Employers Push Back on Side Hustle Culture](/content/blog-1/2022/8/8/employers-push-back-on-the-side-hustle-culture/index.html): Let's put aside "competing with an employer", because the majority of us would agree that if you take the King's shilling, you shouldn't also be employed by the King's enemies., Let's put aside "competing with an employer", because the majority of us would agree that if you take the King's shilling, you shouldn't also be employed by the King's enemies. (539 words) - [3 Ways to Turn a “Not now” Into a “Yes”](/content/blog-1/2022/8/3/3-ways-to-turn-a-not-now-into-a-yes/index.html): Sure, following up with a lead is important. Yes, staying on top of mind for both customers and leads is an absolute must. But, what’s even more important than both of those is getting quickly to a “Yes” or a “No”., Sure, following up with a lead is important. Yes, staying on top of mind for both customers and leads is an absolute must. But, what’s even more important than both of those is getting quickly to a “Yes” or a “No”. (727 words) - [Leroy Jenkins, RobinHood, Game Stop and the Stock Market — The Inveterate Veteran](/content/blog-1/2021/1/29/leroy-jenkins-robinhood-game-stop-and-the-stock-market.html): The mentality of these Wallstreetbets traders is also different than the normal every day investor who trades based on what Kramer or some financial magazine tells them to do. Their motto isn’t diversification. It’s Leroy Jenkins!!!!, The mentality of these Wallstreetbets traders is also different than the normal every day investor who trades based on what Kramer or some financial magazine tells them to do. Their motto isn’t diversification. It’s Leroy Jenkins!!!! (574 words) - [Don't Save the USPS. Modernize It.](/content/blog-1/2020/8/26/dont-save-the-usps-modernize-it/index.html): The question isn't whether or not something is profitable, nor whether or not something is legally mandated (since laws can be changed), it is whether or not USPS is necessary for the economy and for the American government to function, The question isn't whether or not something is profitable, nor whether or not something is legally mandated (since laws can be changed), it is whether or not USPS is necessary for the economy and for the American government to function (421 words) - [I have to admit, a mob invading Congress was not on my bingo card for 2021.](/content/blog-1/2021/1/7/will-the-political-violence-abate-i-hope-but-wouldnt-bet-on-it.html): I have to admit, a mob invading Congress was not on my bingo card for 2021., I have to admit, a mob invading Congress was not on my bingo card for 2021. (342 words) - [What's Wrong With SAFEs](/content/blog-1/2020/10/29/whats-wrong-with-safes/index.html): I get why entrepreneurs use SAFEs. But, what started out as a type of note which made it easier for entrepreneurs to raise seems to have turned into a note that only the most naive of angel investors would sign., I get why entrepreneurs use SAFEs. But, what started out as a type of note which made it easier for entrepreneurs to raise seems to have turned into a note that only the most naive of angel investors would sign. (306 words) - [How to figure out pre-money versus post-money valuations](/content/blog-1/2020/1/8/how-to-figure-out-pre-money-versus-post-money-valuations.html): Valuations are a tricky thing. Too often entrepreneurs don't understand the difference between pre-money and post-money valuations. Let’s help you figure out the difference with an easy example., Valuations are a tricky thing. Too often entrepreneurs don't understand the difference between pre-money and post-money valuations. Let’s help you figure out the difference with an easy example. (236 words) - [The Future of Higher Education](/content/blog-1/2022/7/26/the-future-of-higher-education/index.html): Combined with students looking for other options, employers are starting to question the value of a four year college degree., Combined with students looking for other options, employers are starting to question the value of a four year college degree. (672 words) - [The Inveterate Veteran](/content/blog-1/index.html): An outlet for all veterans' perspectives on the world, success, and life., An outlet for all veterans' perspectives on the world, success, and life. (125 words) - [The Inveterate Veteran](/content/blog/index.html) (63 words) - [22 Tax Planning Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners](/content/blog-1/2022/8/9/22-tax-planning-strategies-for-entrepreneurs-and-small-business-owners.html): Whether you’re in the military thinking about starting a business or you have already started a business and are looking to maximize your cash take home, you need to keep these 22 strategies to lower your tax obligations., Whether you’re in the military thinking about starting a business or you have already started a business and are looking to maximize your cash take home, you need to keep these 22 strategies to lower your tax obligations. (126 words) - [Don't Miss Out On Close To A Billion Dollars Worth of Opportunities for Veterans — The Inveterate Veteran](/content/blog-1/2022/8/10/j1cjr221y02bihedwfn06vn436hsbl/index.html): Download the Veterans' Opportunities for Contracting: Texas to learn who is spending the most money in Texas on set asides that veterans can pursue and also how to set your business up to win those opportunities., Download the Veterans' Opportunities for Contracting: Texas to learn who is spending the most money in Texas on set asides that veterans can pursue and also how to set your business up to win those opportunities. (92 words) - [International Elections & Cybersecurity Resources](/content/blog-1/2022/7/11/international-elections-amp-cybersecurity-resources.html): Unfortunately finding information on cyber dangers to democracies around the world is a bit difficult. To that end, I’ve brought together articles, scholarly reports, and available online resources., Unfortunately finding information on cyber dangers to democracies around the world is a bit difficult. To that end, I’ve brought together articles, scholarly reports, and available online resources. (102 words) - [If You're in Business Read these Books — The Inveterate Veteran](/content/blog-1/2022/6/28/essential-business-books-for-entrepreneurs/index.html): Business is a rough and tumble game. You’ll have highs. You’ll have lows. But, give yourself the best chance at succeeding in business by learning from others., Business is a rough and tumble game. You’ll have highs. You’ll have lows. But, give yourself the best chance at succeeding in business by learning from others. 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