Community Updates
Your Next Mission – Redefining Success Beyond the Uniform
Leaving the military is like being ejected from a speeding vehicle. One minute, you are part of a highly disciplined, purpose-driven machine, and the next, you are standing in a civilian world where nobody cares what time colors is, nobody takes accountability, and “hard work” sometimes means mastering the art of looking busy. The loss of structure and purpose hits hard. It is one of the biggest reasons veterans struggle with mental health, relationships, and career satisfaction. You go from knowing exactly where you fit and what is expected of you to suddenly wondering, “What now”? The good news is that purpose is still out there, but you have to go after it. And when you do, you will find that your time in uniform prepared you for far more than you think.
Your Worst Enemy Might Be Your Own Nervous System—Here’s How to Take Control
If you served in the military, you already know stress is part of the job. Your body learned to run on adrenaline, your mind adapted to high-pressure decision-making, and survival became second nature. But what happens when the mission is over and your nervous system does not get the memo?
If you are not hiring veterans, you should be
If your company is not prioritizing veteran hires, you are not just missing out. You are falling behind.
The Art of Boundaries – Breaking Free from Self-Limiting Beliefs
Boundaries are not just about saying no to toxic people or refusing to take on extra work. They are about protecting your time, your energy, and your identity. They are about deciding what you will and will not allow into your life, including your own thoughts and beliefs. But here is the catch. Many of the things we allow into our lives are not conscious decisions.
The Hidden Battlefield – How Adverse Childhood Experiences Shape Veterans and How to Overcome Them
For many veterans, the trauma does not start in combat. It begins long before, in childhood. Studies show that a significant number of people who join the military do so with a high Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) score, meaning they have already faced abuse, neglect, or extreme instability before ever wearing a uniform.