"A book of essays on the principles and beliefs that inform the author's worldview"-- Provided by publisher

Introduction : the last full measure
Part 1 : conviction. A time to contemplate ; The search for conviction ; A life of conviction ; Faith ; "They" ; The matter of perspective ; Ditching the rearview mirror ; Granddaughters ; Life in the alley ; Navigating work and life ; Gettysburg ; Digital leadership ; Incentives ; The "O" club ; On civil rights ; The great divide ; Balancing ends and means ; Corruption ; Taking a side ; The contitution ; The costly benefits of war ; Fixing politics
Part 2 : discipline. A call to think ; The reading habit ; Self-discipline ; Moving foreword : after the fall ; Embrace the suck ; One meal a day ; Being obsessed ; Priorities ; The ranger effect ; Quitting ; Chooisng to lead ; In patient pursuit of greatness ; Just fix the bridge ; Handwritten notes ; Leading different generatins ; Being there ; The dinosaur's tail ; The question of character
Part 3 : character. The challenge to become ; Living up to our values ; Tattoos, long hair, and fatherhood ; On marriage ; Knowing someone ; The I-495 rule ; Step away from the carousel ; Does character still matter? ; Gone bad ; The siren's call to rationalize ; Opportunity... or opportunism? ; Say anything ; The courage to do what's right ; In silence consent? ; On patriotism ; Heroes ; Who'll bell the cat? ; White water rafting ; Afghanistan ; Unreasonable bosses ; Aides and assistants ; Anger and frustration ; When there's no right answer ; The arc to irrelevance ; Getting old ; Monuments ; Saying goodbye ; Thinking about the end
Epilogue : the final roll call

"According to McChrystal, character isn't something inherited or bestowed by education or status. Instead, it emerges from a series of choices--some mundane, others monumental--that reveal our capacity for virtue. It's about living up to our beliefs as individuals, citizens, and fellow Americans, grounded in our convictions and the discipline we summon to uphold them. McChrystal challenges us to reflect on how we can embody our principles in every aspect of our lives, shaping not only our own character but also the fabric of our society" -- Provided by publisher.

"According to McChrystal, character isn't something inherited or bestowed by education or status. Instead, it emerges from a series of choices--some mundane, others monumental--that reveal our capacity for virtue. It's about living up to our beliefs as individuals, citizens, and fellow Americans, grounded in our convictions and the discipline we summon to uphold them. McChrystal challenges us to reflect on how we can embody our principles in every aspect of our lives, shaping not only our own character but also the fabric of our society"