TOPGUN instructors aren’t superhuman. Once upon a time, we were all typical, confused high school students. Few of us had graduated as class valedictorian. Many of us had even found ourselves in trouble at various times during our youth. But here we all were, aviators united by a common desire to be the best we could be. With direction, teamwork, and a universal adherence to unflinching standards, we made it.
It’s easy to get bogged down and feel overwhelmed when faced with adversity or a seemingly insurmountable task. Who hasn’t rested their head in their hands while studying for a big exam or thrown their arms into the air with frustration after a particularly tough episode at work? Upon reflection, though, we realize these are simply fleeting moments in time. Continue to rely on your hard work, dedication, and pursuit of excellence to carry you through. Recognize that there are no shortcuts. Tackle your tough problems head‑on and continue to strive for success that sometimes seems just a little out of reach.
You have to earn your success . . . each and every day. Make today better than yesterday. Do the same tomorrow. Just remember, nothing worthwhile is ever easy.
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TOPGUN'S TOP 10
by Guy M Snodgrass
Learn how to be a leader in your own life and career with expert advice from one of the Navy’s elite TOPGUN instructors.
During a twenty-year career in uniform, Guy Snodgrass became one of the most skilled fighter pilots in the U.S. Navy, commanding combat jets over some of the most dangerous war zones in the world — and he did it all using the lessons he learned at the Navy’s Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN).
The real-life inspiration for the blockbuster films Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick, the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School trains the top one percent of our nation’s fighter pilots. Over the course of twelve weeks, these pilots are drilled on aerial tactics, combat, and skills required to win in any organization. Ordinary people are transformed into world-class leaders. Pilots, like Commander Snodgrass, who remain on staff as TOPGUN instructors, are held to even higher and more demanding standards.
In TOPGUN’s Top 10, Commander Snodgrass distills some of the most important lessons he’s learned and taught over the course of his career into a taut, engaging book for readers of all ages and experience levels. It’s the perfect gift for anyone looking to change careers, excel in the workplace, or find their way in the world after college graduation. Smart, practical, and direct, Snodgrass’s account of real TOPGUN experience will inspire a new generation of leaders.
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Meet The Author: Guy M Snodgrass
Guy Snodgrass recently served as director of communications and chief speechwriter to Secretary of Defense James Mattis. A former naval aviator and F/A-18 pilot, he served as a commanding officer of a fighter squadron based in Japan, a TOPGUN instructor, and a combat pilot over the skies of Iraq as part of his twenty-year navy career. Today he is the founder and CEO of Defense Analytics, a strategic consulting and advisory firm. He lives in Washington, D.C. Discover More