John Boyd was a fighter pilot in the Korean war, and was a Commander during the Vietnam War. He won numerous decorations as part of his service.
After his retirement, he continued to work at the Pentagon as a consultant...
What John Boyd is most famous for today is his teaching on OODA loops.
OODA stands for
Observe - Orient - Decide - Act...
It sounds simple... But it's not as simple as it seems, if you really want to apply it...
He credits this to how he was able to be a great fighter pilot - and teach others to be great fighter pilots...
But it applies to so many different areas...
I've been reading about it for 20 years. But only now do I feel like I truly understand it...
And it's because of this article...
I thought I'd share it, for those who are interested!
It explains many applications of OODA loops - and how to use it to beat your competition... In the military, in sport, in chess, and in business...
(The author of this article, Roderic Yapp, is himself a former officer in the Royal Marines - which is the British equivalent of the Marines...)
The OODA Loop: From the Battlefield to Business Success
https://www.leadershipforces.com/ooda-loop-2/
Best wishes!
Dien