Well I think the overall point of the article is how to overcome a difficult obstacle that you can't avoid or go around. I think my service in the Marines did

Well I think the overall point of the article is how to overcome a difficult obstacle that you can't avoid or go around. I think my service in the Marines did anything but turn me into a mindless drone. Working for a start up can be hard, and there will be some difficult tasks that just have to be handled. Something like Marine boot camp helps you put the tough problems into perspective. ...and yes there is nothing more pointless than arguing with a drill instructor.