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# 🕊️ Covenant of Courage
Name: Covenant of Courage Website: www.covenantofcourage.com YouTube: Reasonable Ranks TV --- Covenant of Courage features the most inspiring stories of veterans, cadets, and community leaders — whether they’re national advocates or rising voices of change. From documentaries, interviews, training videos, and leadership challenges to motivational stories and live events — it’s all here. We capture the real side of resilience, purpose, and unity through powerful storytelling.
Kirk Carlson
Nov 41 min read


How to Rebuild After Hitting Rock Bottom: A Blueprint for Comeback Warriors
When life knocks you down so hard you can’t see a way forward, it may feel like the end. But it’s not. Rock bottom isn’t your final chapter — it’s your turning point. Whether you’re a veteran facing a tough transition, a young leader starting over, or someone just trying to breathe again, this is your roadmap to rebuild, rise, and reclaim purpose. ⸻ 🔥 1. Own Your Rock Bottom Before you rebuild, you have to acknowledge where you are. This isn’t about shame — it’s about hones
Kirk Carlson
Nov 32 min read


From Screen to Service: How Group 7 Leaders Step Up
In a digital age where much of life unfolds behind screens, Group 7 is flipping the script. What began as a viral trend has evolved into a powerful platform for action, purpose, and community leadership. At the heart of this movement are everyday leaders—young and old—who are trading passive scrolling for active service. From Hashtags to Hands-On Help While most social movements lose steam after the social media buzz dies down, Group 7 is different. The people drawn to this
Kirk Carlson
Oct 282 min read


When You’re in Group 7 and Your Friend’s in Group 3 — Awkward!
By JLBC Cadet Corps & Covenant of Courage Building Strong Leaders, One Squad at a Time. ⸻ Let’s be honest — navigating friendships while leveling up your life can be… complicated. You joined Group 7 because you’re hungry for more. You’re focused on leadership, self-discipline, purpose, and resilience. You’re not afraid to sweat, learn, fail, try again, and take ownership. You’re waking up early, serving your community, training your body and mind, and stepping up as a leade
Kirk Carlson
Oct 262 min read


Turning Volunteer Work Into Engaging Challenges
How to Make Service Feel Like Purpose-Driven Adventure Let’s be honest: When most people hear “volunteer work,” they imagine chores, long hours, or thankless tasks. But that’s because they’ve never seen service transformed into a challenge —a mission, a test of grit, heart, and leadership. At Covenant of Courage , we don’t just recruit volunteers. We raise purpose-driven leaders who serve with energy, urgency, and excellence. And the secret? We turn service into challenge-ba
Kirk Carlson
Oct 242 min read


Turning Volunteer Work Into Engaging Challenges
How to Make Service Feel Like Purpose-Driven Adventure Let’s be honest: When most people hear “volunteer work,” they imagine chores, long hours, or thankless tasks. But that’s because they’ve never seen service transformed into a challenge —a mission, a test of grit, heart, and leadership. At Covenant of Courage , we don’t just recruit volunteers. We raise purpose-driven leaders who serve with energy, urgency, and excellence. And the secret? We turn service into challenge-ba
Kirk Carlson
Oct 212 min read


You Don’t Meet People by Accident
There’s Always a Reason: A Lesson or a Blessing. Every person who enters your life is part of your story—for a moment, a season, or a lifetime. And whether the experience is joyful, painful, or somewhere in between, there’s always something they leave behind: A lesson to sharpen you. A blessing to build you. Or sometimes… both. ⸻ 🌱 The Lesson: Growth Wrapped in Discomfort Not everyone you meet is meant to stay. Some come into your life to challenge your thinking, test you
Kirk Carlson
Oct 202 min read


Comfort Is the Enemy of Growth. Get Uncomfortable.
There’s a reason growth doesn’t feel good. Because it’s not supposed to . Growth demands stretching, adjusting, letting go, and stepping into the unknown. And if you’re always chasing comfort—if you’re always waiting until it “feels right”—you’ll stay stuck exactly where you are. Comfort zones don’t build warriors. They build walls. ⸻ 💥 Growth Requires Discomfort You can’t get stronger without resistance. You can’t become wiser without challenge. You can’t lead if you’re af
Kirk Carlson
Oct 192 min read


The Goal Is to Get Finer, Happier, Wealthier, and Healthier
And You Deserve All Four. Let’s make something clear: Wanting more out of life isn’t selfish—it’s strategic . We live in a world that tells us to “be grateful and sit down,” but real growth happens when you say: “I can be grateful AND still want to elevate every area of my life.” So here’s the new standard: Finer. Happier. Wealthier. Healthier. Not for show. Not for clout. But for you , your future, and the people you’re called to impact. ⸻ 🔥 Finer – Level Up Your Presence
Kirk Carlson
Oct 192 min read


The Cost of Leadership: Why True Leaders Must Be Willing to Be Misunderstood
“If you accept the call to leadership, you must be willing to be misunderstood, criticized, opposed, accused—even rejected.” Leadership isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s not a title. It’s not popularity. It’s a calling that demands courage , clarity , and conviction —even when it costs you comfort, approval, or peace. Too many want the influence of leadership without the isolation it sometimes brings. But the truth is this: To lead is to be willing to walk alone… and still k
Kirk Carlson
Oct 182 min read


Working with Smart People Is Great
Working with Kind and Humble People Is Next-Level Amazing In a world where intelligence is often prized above all else, there’s something that stands out even more than raw brilliance: 👉 Character. Yes—working with smart people is great. They solve problems. They innovate. They bring big ideas to the table. But when you combine intelligence with kindness and humility — that’s when the real magic happens. Smart Gets Things Done. Humble Gets Things Built. Smart people know wh
Kirk Carlson
Oct 172 min read


Choose Your Circle: Build a Tribe That Elevates You
We’ve all heard it before: “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.” But let’s take that further. You are the energy you allow into your space. You are the standard your circle sets for itself. You are the vision that your people either push you toward—or pull you away from. The Power of the Right Circle The people around you are either: • Fueling your growth , or • Feeding your fears . When you’re around people who are driven, disciplined,
Kirk Carlson
Oct 162 min read


If You’re Not Tracking, You’re Just Guessing — and Guessing Doesn’t Get Results
In every arena of life—fitness, finances, leadership, or personal growth—there’s a painful truth that separates the successful from the...
Kirk Carlson
Aug 242 min read


Attention Riverside, California: The Next JLBC Cadet Corps Cycle Is Almost Here!
Are you ready to level up your life? 📣 The JLBC Cadet Corps is back—and it’s bigger, bolder, and better than ever. If you’re in...
Kirk Carlson
Aug 212 min read


THE CALMER YOU ARE, THE CLEARER YOU THINK
🧘♂️ Let your decisions come from a place of peace, not reaction. ⸻ In a world fueled by urgency, outrage, and overreaction, calm is a...
Kirk Carlson
Aug 212 min read


🤝 Brotherhood and Sisterhood Beyond the Uniform
Groups like Covenant of Courage , JLBC Cadet Corps , and content creators like @pissed_off_vet are more than influencers. They’re...
Kirk Carlson
Aug 191 min read


Building the Next Generation of Leaders: JLBC Cadet Corps and Covenant of Courage
In a time when leadership, resilience, and service are needed more than ever, JLBC Cadet Corps and Covenant of Courage are stepping...
Kirk Carlson
Aug 193 min read


🚨 Embark on an Exciting Career in Emergency Services with the JLBC Cadet Corps 🚨
🚨 Embark on an Exciting Career in Emergency Services with the JLBC Cadet Corps 🚨 Are You Ready to Rise to the Challenge? Attention all...
Kirk Carlson
Jan 9, 20242 min read


🚒🚑 Elevate Your Career in Firefighting, EMS, and Emergency Management with JLBC Cadet Corps! 🚨
🚒🚑 Elevate Your Career in Firefighting, EMS, and Emergency Management with JLBC Cadet Corps! 🚨 Attention aspiring heroes in...
Kirk Carlson
Jan 9, 20242 min read


Channeling the Spirit of Blood, Sweat, and Grit: The JLBC Cadet Corps Story
**Channeling the Spirit of Blood, Sweat, and Grit: The JLBC Cadet Corps Story** Few institutions stand taller than the JLBC Cadet Corps...
Kirk Carlson
Sep 14, 20232 min read
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