The Mission, The Men, and Me by

Pete Blaber, a former Delta Force commander, shares his intense experiences and the profound lessons he's learned from some of the world's most dangerous missions. This book offers a unique perspective on the mental and physical toughness required in combat and how those same principles can be applied to succeed in civilian life. /n/nFrom extreme training to shadow ops around the globe, Blaber reveals never-before-told stories that provide insights into the life of an elite soldier. Each mission taught him valuable life lessons, which he now shares to help readers become more capable and prepared to face their own battles.

Reviews

The Army Leader · 2025-10-11

insightful 4.50

The book offers valuable insights into leadership and decision-making, drawing from the author's experiences in Delta Force. It emphasizes the importance of situational awareness and adaptability in both military and civilian contexts.

This review highlights the practical lessons that can be gleaned from the author's military career, particularly in the realm of leadership. The reviewer appreciates the book's ability to translate complex military strategies into applicable business and personal life scenarios. They note that the author's experiences provide a unique perspective on decision-making and problem-solving, making the book a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their leadership skills.

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The book illustrates and explains some Guiding Lessons that would be helpful to a manager in any business as they move through their daily work life.

Pete Blaber's book should be stamped 'need to share' for all current leaders in the fight.

This is a book that gives you a great idea on what is capable from a person when they have the tenacity that Commander Pete Blaber has.

Paul Peterson Live · 2020-01-25

insightful 4.50

The book is commended for its practical lessons and the author's use of real-life missions to illustrate leadership principles. The reviewer finds the 3M principle particularly insightful and applicable to various aspects of life.

In this review, the author's approach to storytelling is highlighted as a key strength of the book. The reviewer appreciates how the author uses specific missions to demonstrate the 3M principle, which involves mission, men, and me. They believe that these principles are not only relevant to military operations but also to business and personal development. The reviewer finds the book to be a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their leadership skills and decision-making abilities.

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In this book, Blaber tells stories of various missions he led and demonstrates how the 3M principle works.

The book illustrates and explains some Guiding Lessons that would be helpful to a manager in any business as they move through their daily work life.

This is a book that gives you a great idea on what is capable from a person when they have the tenacity that Commander Pete Blaber has.

The Silver Ninja · 2018-08-30

excellent 5.00

The reviewer praises the book for its engaging narrative and the author's ability to convey complex military operations in an accessible manner. They find the book to be a standout in the genre of military memoirs.

The reviewer from The Silver Ninja is particularly impressed with the book's clarity and conversational tone, which makes it stand out among other military memoirs. They appreciate the author's ability to tell compelling stories that not only entertain but also educate the reader about the intricacies of military operations. The reviewer finds the book to be a must-read for anyone interested in leadership and military strategy.

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Superbly written with clarity and in a conversational tone at times, this book is a cut above the myriad other similar works by military officers in the genre.

I would have loved to read them all. The Mission, the Men, and Me gets 5 out of 5 stars.

Great book. I could not put it down. Many lessons on leadership and using situational awareness to make decisions and resolve problems.

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