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At 1730 tonight, we gather at U.S. Digital, load the buses, and head for Camp Rilea. These final hours are filled with finishing touches—gear checks, last words with family, final adjustments to a plan that has been months in the making. This moment represents more than a departure. It is the culmination of sacrifice, preparation,…
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A few days ago, I shared a photo of a homeless man sleeping beside a coffee shop in downtown Vancouver. My heart was heavy—not just for him, but for what this moment said about us. About our culture. Our indifference. Our failure to lead. Shortly after, a local critic on a neighborhood app tried to…
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We’ve got it backwards.Most of us think leadership starts with a platform. A stage. An audience. We build our presence before we build our backbone.Then pressure hits. Criticism comes. The crowd…
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What’s failing in this generation isn’t them. It’s us. We—the “all-knowing,” “experienced,” “wise” leaders—are the ones who fell asleep at the wheel. Somewhere along the road of responsibility, we dozed off, lulled by comfort, distraction, or the illusion that “our part was done.” We got caught up in our own success, our own busyness, and…
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It’s not poverty, drugs, or broken homes alone that are destroying this generation. It’s the lack of vision—deep, focused, purpose-driven vision—that’s robbing our sons and daughters of their future. We live in the most opportunity-rich nation in history, yet our streets are filled with young people numbing themselves with alcohol, technology, or anything that distracts…
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There are people who talk about changing the world — and then there are those who do it. Today, we pause to honor a man whose actions speak louder than most voices ever will. Alex Mironov has been a cornerstone in helping us raise the next generation of leaders through The Spartan Challenge and Junior Warrior Training — not…
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We have 8 courageous young people who have stepped forward to face one of the most intense and transformational leadership experiences of their lives: The Spartan Challenge. They’ve signed up. They’ve shared their hearts.Now—they need you. Each of these youth has overcome hardship, battled self-doubt, and chosen to rise. They’re not looking for a handout—they’re…
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his morning on my run, I passed a man slumped on the sidewalk. His body tangled in the cart to protect his belongings, a hoodie pulled tight to block out the world. The stench of liquor lingered in the air. His shopping cart—half full of cans—displayed hours of work from the night before. He wasn’t just…
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The class is full—but you still have a shot. We’ve unlocked five extra seat in the upcoming class. If you, your teen, or a friend has been hovering on the edge, let the voices of past trainees push you over that line: “When I first signed up, I just wanted to escape the house… By…
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This morning I went for a walk—nothing out of the ordinary. The sun was rising, the streets were quiet, and I was deep in thought about the work we’re doing. But as I turned a corner, I saw something that stopped me in my tracks. There, near the edge of the sidewalk, was a young…
