Tell us about yourself and how many books you have written.
Second Lieutenant Matthew Weiss an Intelligence Officer in the United States Marine Corps. Previously, he worked in mergers and acquisitions at a cutting-edge defense technology company. He holds a BS and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Most importantly, he is a member of Generation Z who cares deeply about solving this issue of service. This is my first book.
What is the name of your latest book and what inspired it?
“We Don’t Want You, Uncle Sam: Examining the Military Recruiting Crisis with Generation Z”
“We Don’t Want You, Uncle Sam” This is what Generation Z is saying with respect to military service.
The all-volunteer force that has served our country well for more than 50 years is at a critical inflection point. Today, recruiters are struggling to bring enough Zoomers into the armed services. Mismatched fundamental ideals, divergent beliefs about the workplace, and other sociocultural influences have contributed to the United States military scrambling to get a grasp on how to appeal to Gen Z.
Through the use of personal life stories and macro analysis, this book explains why military recruiting in the United States is at an all-time low in order to suggest ways that American society and its leaders can fix this issue. We must rebuild the value proposition of military service by demonstrating the benefits of the world’s greatest physical social network.
Do you have any unusual writing habits?
I often lock myself in my room for the whole weekend while writing.
What authors, or books have influenced you?
Principles by Ray Dalio, One Bullet Away by Nate Fick
What are you working on now?
Op-eds to bring this topic to the national stage
What is your best method or website when it comes to promoting your books?
National television articles and interviews because that is what level of attention this issue gets
Do you have any advice for new authors?
Yes, just keep writing
What is the best advice you have ever heard?
Principles over Tactics
What are you reading now?
Freedom’s Forge by Arthur Herman
What’s next for you as a writer?
Op-eds about these topics
What is your favorite book of all time?
Principles by Ray Dalio
Author Websites and Profiles
Matthew Weiss Website
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