No Explanations
For some folks, giving explanations to what’s happening is a norm. How about military folks? No, soldiers conduct briefings. It is pointless talking emotionally and for too long, or giving too much information, when you can go directly to the point and just talk about the most important stuff.
Workout Music
To get an ex-soldier in the mood to go for a run or for a work out, “cadence” is something they can turn to. Regardless of how they feel, the soundtrack of hard work and motivation is cadence.