By Covenant of Courage • JLBC Cadet Corps • Warrior Bootcamp Every person carries a story. Some chapters we’re proud of. Some we wish we could erase. And some we are still trying to understand. But here’s the truth that many people never hear: 🛑 Your story is NOT fixed. 🛑 Your past is NOT your prophecy. 🛑 Your identity is NOT locked in place. You have the power to rewrite your story — not by pretending the past didn’t happen, but by refusing to let it define who you will b

Why Most Creators Stay Stuck at Low Views Most TikTok creators aren’t failing because their content is bad — they’re failing because they haven’t found the right style of content that fits their personality, niche, and audience. This alignment is called content market fit , and it determines whether TikTok understands who to push your content to. Many people post a handful of videos, see low views, and quit prematurely. But the truth is simple: Every creator has an audience.

A Warrior Activated Challenge Article Most people go through each day without ever realizing how much of their life is running on autopilot. We drive without remembering the roads we took, we put our keys down and instantly forget where, and we drift through routines without truly being present. In psychology, this is called automaticity —the brain’s way of conserving energy by turning repeated actions into unconscious habits. It helps us function efficiently, but it also cau

How Reasonable Ranks TV Is Shaping Leaders, Restoring Purpose, and Rebuilding the Future of America’s Youth & Veterans In a world where young people are surrounded by chaos, comparison, and constant noise, Reasonable Ranks TV (RR-TV) is emerging as a platform with a very different mission: to restore clarity, build purpose, and show the next generation that leadership, discipline, and service still matter. RR-TV is more than a video channel. It is a modern leadership moveme

Interviewing a veteran is a responsibility—not an extraction. For many veterans, their service, their injuries, and their transition stories carry deep emotion, pride, and sometimes pain. The right questions allow them to share their journey on their terms , without being forced into trauma, stereotypes, or sensationalism. Whether you’re a journalist, student, nonprofit leader, podcaster, or someone working on Reasonable Ranks TV or Covenant of Courage content, the goal is si

By Covenant of Courage • JLBC Cadet Corps • Warrior Bootcamp Leadership is many things — courage, discipline, integrity, service — but there is one element that rises above the rest: Vision. Vision is the ability to see beyond the present moment. It’s the refusal to accept the world “as it is” when your heart knows what it “could be.” It’s the fire that pulls a leader forward, even when the path isn’t clear. Every great movement, every transformation, every breakthrough begin

Why the fastest path to wealth, opportunity, and influence starts with what you give—not what you get. ⸻ The Wealth Secret Nobody Talks About Most people spend their entire lives trying to get more—more money, more clients, more recognition, more support. But the people who rise the fastest, build the most wealth, and create the most opportunity all operate from a different rule: Give 10x the value of anything you expect to receive. This is called The 10x Value Rule , and it

How the next generation of America’s protectors, first responders, and leaders are being built right now. ⸻ Introduction: The Earlier You Start, the Further You Go Great leaders aren’t created by accident. They are shaped—deliberately, consistently, and with intention. In today’s world, youth face more distractions, challenges, and uncertainty than ever before. The difference between drifting and thriving often comes down to one thing: Early leadership development. This is wh

And What Smart Creators Are Doing Instead For more than a decade, the golden rule of building an online presence was simple: “Find a niche. Stay in that niche. Never leave that niche.” If you talked about fitness, you stayed in fitness. If you talked about business, you stayed in business. If you talked about cooking, you better not suddenly talk about mental health. The advice was rigid, repetitive, and—back then—effective. But 2025 is a different world . Different algorithm

In every generation, a small group of young people stand out—not because of their circumstances, but because of their mindset. They carry something uncommon. A fire. A drive. A hunger. A refusal to settle for anything less than their fullest potential. These young people are the reason the JLBC Cadet Corps exists. JLBC isn’t just a youth program. It’s a leadership forge. A place where average habits are dismantled, where discipline becomes second nature, and where students d

A Covenant of Courage Leadership Article In today’s digital world, attention is the rarest currency. You can be brilliant, wise, experienced, and overflowing with passion—but if your message isn’t landing, none of it reaches the people you’re trying to help. If you’ve ever poured your heart into a video, a post, a speech, or a campaign only for it to fall flat, here’s the truth: It’s not your message. It’s your structure. And the good news? There’s one simple framework that f

Many veterans battle their hardest fights after the uniform comes off. These battles are often invisible—hidden behind a steady voice, a strong posture, or a quiet smile. Because military culture teaches resilience, discipline, and the instinct to “push through,” many veterans suffer in silence rather than ask for help. As a community—neighbors, families, churches, colleges, coworkers—we must learn to recognize the early warning signs. Veterans rarely say “I’m struggling.” B

There’s a quiet truth about wealth that few people acknowledge openly — and it has nothing to do with income, education, or family background. It comes down to conversation. Not small talk. Not gossip. Not noise. But the quality , depth , and direction of the words you use every single day. If you pay attention long enough, you’ll notice a pattern: people who are growing financially tend to speak differently than people who are struggling. It’s not judgment. It’s not elitism

A complete, modern, mission-driven roadmap for creators, leaders, entrepreneurs, and movements. ⸻ Introduction: The Era of Story Has Fully Arrived Welcome to 2025 — the year where story beats strategy , connection beats content , and identity beats algorithms . Traditional social media is gone. We are now in the age of Interest Media — where people curate their own feeds based on what they care about, who they trust, and what speaks to their identity. And in this new era, br

Most people believe wealth is about money. But the truth is far more powerful: Wealth begins in your mind long before it ever shows up in your bank account. Two people can grow up in the same neighborhood… Work the same job… Earn the same income… Yet one stays stuck in struggle while the other becomes financially free. The difference isn’t education, opportunity, or even luck. The difference is mindset — the invisible software that controls how you think, act, and respond to

By Covenant of Courage • JLBC Cadet Corps • Warrior Bootcamp Most people think legacy is about what you leave behind. But true legacy is about what continues long after you’re gone — not because people are obligated to carry it on, but because they want to. A real legacy doesn’t end when your story ends. It multiplies through the people you’ve impacted, inspired, and empowered. This is the kind of legacy Covenant of Courage, JLBC, and Warrior Bootcamp strive to build. ⸻ 🌄

Every year, millions of people set goals—to make more money, to start a business, to get healthier, to finally change their lives. But only a small group of people actually achieve the level of success they dream about. It’s not luck. It’s not background. It’s not education. The difference comes down to a single mindset shift that separates the top 1% from everyone else. It’s a simple sentence, but it completely changes your life: “I can. I do. I will — no matter what.” This

By Kirk Carlson — Covenant of Courage Some people drift through life waiting for purpose to find them. Others feel a calling so strong that it becomes the compass they follow, even when the path is uncertain. This article is about that calling — the fire inside you that refuses to die out. It’s about the journey of leaving comfort behind, choosing growth over familiarity, and waking up every day determined to become better than you were yesterday. It’s about why your mission

By Covenant of Courage • JLBC Cadet Corps • Warrior Bootcamp Empowerment doesn’t begin with money, status, or opportunity. It begins with education — the kind that strengthens the mind, sharpens character, and unlocks the courage to shape your own future. Whether in the classroom, in the field, or in real-world service, education is the engine that turns potential into purpose. It is the foundation upon which confidence, leadership, and resilience are built. For veterans, yo

⸻ Introduction: Beyond the Uniform When the uniform comes off, the mission doesn’t end. Military leadership and discipline are not confined to the battlefield—they’re principles that shape how veterans navigate civilian life, lead teams, and overcome everyday challenges. Whether managing a business, mentoring youth, or rebuilding after adversity, the same mindset that carries a Marine, Soldier, Sailor, or Airman through combat can lead to extraordinary success in the civilian