08/31/2026
“Must be nice.”
I’ve heard that phrase directed at me and plenty of others who have worked their asses off to build their own version of freedom and chase their dreams.
“Must be nice” usually ignores the years of hard work, sacrifice, setbacks, long nights, and risks nobody saw.
Must be nice to have extra time to pass judgment on others.
Must be nice to sit back and call someone else’s hard work luck.
Must be nice to be comfortable while others keep pushing.
I’ve built a business, a brand, a podcast, and freedom on my own terms. I’ve also had some incredible friends help me along the way and I’ll never forget that.
But I’m not done.
Whether it’s podcasting, veteran advocacy, waterfowl hunting, or whatever comes next, my mission remains the same: help fellow veterans find purpose, build meaningful connections, and discover cool things to do after their service.
So yeah… it must be nice.
And it is.
But it wasn’t given to me. It was built. 🤙🏻🇺🇸