Happy Independence Day!
What are you doing to recharge this holiday weekend? 🇺🇸
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🔋 Recharging to Avoid Retreating
What are you doing to recharge over this holiday weekend? 🇺🇸
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🔋 Recharging to Avoid Retreating
This past week and a half, I stepped away from the screen, packed a bag, and made my way up to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with my wife, Cathy. We visited her family’s home, tucked away in a charming harbor, surrounded by lake water, dense forest, and the kind of silence that only shows up when cell service drops out (Literally; I am having to write this from the one restaurant in town that has wifi!)
And honestly, I needed it. As a founder, a veteran, and someone working daily to support other transitioning service members, I talk a lot about purpose, drive, and pushing forward. But here’s something I’ve learned over time:
You can’t serve others if your own battery is empty.
You can’t transition with intention if you never pause to process.
And you definitely can’t grow if you never slow down.
The transition out of the military is more than a career change.
It’s an identity shift. It’s exciting and full of possibility, but it can also be emotionally, mentally, and physically exhausting. That’s why taking time to recharge isn’t a luxury. It’s a requirement. Especially if you want to avoid burnout before your new chapter even begins.
So here’s my challenge to you this holiday weekend:
✅ Take a breath
✅ Take a break
✅ Take a moment to enjoy the people and places that remind you of who you are outside the uniform
If you're feeling overwhelmed or unsure about your next steps, that’s completely normal. You don’t need to have it all figured out right now. What matters most is that you keep showing up and stay open to what’s ahead. From the still waters of Lake Superior to wherever you’re spending this weekend, I hope you’re finding space to rest, reflect, and recharge.
Happy Fourth 🇺🇸
– Justin
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If you're transitioning out of the military and you're not on LinkedIn or your profile is half-built and collecting dust, you're leaving opportunities on the table. Recruiters, SkillBridge employers, and hiring managers are already searching for you… but only if you show up! We will cover the following:
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