The quality of our lives depends on the quality of the questions we ask.
— Tom Sotis
The Journey
Over the past three decades, I’ve dedicated my career to studying human performance, history, warfare, personal safety, and personal growth. Along the way, I’ve had the privilege of teaching, writing, and learning from people around the world.
- More than 35 years researching, teaching, and writing
- Conducted 1,500+ seminars and training events
- Taught students in 25 countries across six continents
- Author of 60+ books spanning history, warfare, personal development, philosophy, and self-defense
- Written millions of words across books, articles, manuals, and training materials
- Founder of AMOK!, Edged Response, Quietus, and Truly Safer
Why I Write
I’ve never written books simply to fill shelves or add another title to a list. Every book I’ve written began with a question, an idea, or a subject that I wanted to understand more deeply. Writing is how I organize my thoughts, challenge my assumptions, and continue learning.
My interests have taken me in many directions—history, warfare, philosophy, personal growth, human behavior, and self-defense—but they all share one thing in common: a desire to better understand ourselves and the world around us. Whether I’m writing about ancient battles, modern violence, character, or everyday life, my goal is always the same: to offer ideas that are useful, thought-provoking, and worth your time.
I don’t expect every reader to agree with every conclusion I reach. In fact, I hope some of my books challenge your thinking. The best books don’t simply provide answers; they encourage us to ask better questions.
If something I’ve written causes you to see the world differently, rethink a long-held belief, or inspires you to take meaningful action, then the book has done exactly what I hoped it would.
A Final Thought
Books have the power to entertain, educate, challenge, and inspire. Some may introduce you to unfamiliar places, others to unfamiliar ideas. A few may even change the way you see yourself or the world around you.
I hope you find something here that sparks your curiosity, deepens your understanding, or encourages you to think a little differently. Whether you’re interested in history, warfare, philosophy, personal growth, or practical self-defense, thank you for taking the time to explore my work.
I hope you enjoy reading these books as much as I enjoyed researching and writing them.
Thank you for visiting.
