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Everyone has a moment they’d rather forget. For me, it was getting kicked out of the Air Force Academy — a fall from a Division 1 scholarship to working the fryer at Dairy Queen. But that low point became the spark for everything I’ve built since, leading to the creation of a tool that’s helped leaders, athletes, and entrepreneurs see themselves clearly for the first time: the Alignment Assessment.
1. Your Inciting Incident Shapes You — If You Let It
The Academy dismissal was my breaking point. At 20 years old, I lost my scholarship, my place in the military, and my sense of identity. Rock bottom stripped away comfort, but it also revealed one truth: nobody was coming to save me. That realization forced me to own my choices, rebuild, and keep moving forward — a lesson that still drives how I coach today.
2. Awareness Is the Gateway to Change
Most personality assessments stop at telling you how great you are when life is going well. The Alignment Assessment goes further — revealing how you operate under stress, the needs you may not even be aware of, and the expectations that shape your decisions. When you see these patterns, you can’t unsee them. That awareness creates the ownership needed to close the gap between your current self and the leader you’re capable of becoming.
3. Fitness Is Just the Doorway
In the Marine Corps, I told my Marines that fitness was in their job description. It’s no different for leaders. Fitness is a universal starting point — everyone knows they “should” be in better shape. But inside the Alignment Village, we use fitness as the gateway to deeper work: refining your habits, aligning your decisions with your values, and creating consistency across health, wealth, relationships, and time.
So What’s the Point?
Your biggest setback can become the exact starting point you need — if you’re willing to see yourself clearly and take ownership of the next move.
Your Next EASIEST Step:
Take the Alignment Assessment and see the patterns you’ve been missing. This isn’t just about knowing yourself — it’s about creating the clarity and ownership to lead at your highest level. Click here to start your assessment today.
