Foxhole Friday: Vol. 8

H&B CEO and Editor-in-Chief, John Radzwilla offers up motivation, inspiration and some words from folks in his foxhole.

September 05, 2025

America’s Food System Crisis and the Hunter’s Solution

This past summer in Spain, I was reminded just how broken America’s food system really is. Take Heinz Ketchup: in Europe, it’s tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, salt, and spices. In the U.S., it’s tomato concentrate, corn syrup, and high-fructose corn syrup—cheap fillers linked to fatty liver disease, obesity, and heart problems. The result? America’s obesity rate is close to 40%, compared to 15–25% in Europe.

It doesn’t stop at condiments.

  • Hormones: Europe banned growth hormones in meat in 1989. The U.S. still uses them.

  • Antibiotics: American livestock consume antibiotics at nearly double the European rate.

  • Policy: Europe bans substances until proven safe; the U.S. allows them until proven harmful.

Even food dyes like Red 40—linked to behavioral issues in kids—are still in our groceries and medicines decades after being flagged. Change is painfully slow.

Here’s the good news: you don’t have to wait. Wild game is the cleanest protein available—organic, hormone-free, antibiotic-free, and nutrient-rich. This season, make the real trophy your family’s health. Fill your freezer with venison or elk and opt out of a corrupted system.

Hunting isn’t just about tradition—it’s about health sovereignty. When you can’t trust the system, create your own.

John J. Radzwilla
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

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Guest Excerpt
from Chriss Smith
The Trident Mindset

A Warrior’s Guide to Intentional Living: Starting Off on the Right Foot

Every January, millions set goals with good intentions—lose weight, earn more, try something new. By February, most are back where they started. Why? Because intentions without clarity and purpose collapse under routine.

Let’s change that. Intentional living isn’t about a resolution list—it’s a mindset. When you change your language, you change your life. From missions to endurance races, I’ve learned that clarity, not just grit, creates lasting results.

Here’s how to build intentionality into your life:

  • Set Clear Goals with Purpose: Define your why. “I want to feel strong to live fully with my family” will carry you further than “I want to lose weight.”

  • Practice Mindset Daily: Spend five minutes each morning visualizing your day. See yourself tackling challenges with calm precision.

  • Start Small, Stay Consistent: One page a day. One healthier choice per meal. Small steps compound into lasting momentum.

  • Reflect & Adjust: Check your progress, be honest, and shift fire when needed. Adjustment is not failure—it’s course correction.

  • Hold Yourself Accountable: A friend, mentor, or journal keeps you aligned and focused.

Intentional living is about more than lofty goals. It’s about showing up every day with purpose, discipline, and action. Don’t just set goals this year—live them.

What are we reading?

Traction by Gino Wickman presents the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a practical framework to overcome business frustrations like personnel conflicts and stagnant growth. It strengthens six key components—vision, people, data, issues, process, and traction—for better focus, profitability, and team cohesion.