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Onward: Finding Your Purpose After the Military
Finding Your Purpose After the Military is a comprehensive guide to creating a meaningful life after the military.
The disheartening reality is that many veterans struggle to find meaning in the civilian world. One day your life is filled with purpose, mission, and direction. The next, you’re thrown into a sea of uncertainty. Without a clear path forward, the future feels shrouded in mystery. You know you’re meant for something more, but struggle to discover what that is. Is transitioning from the military supposed to be this difficult?
For decades, we have approached the transition process wrong. Transition workshops focus on external-facing tasks like translating your military experience, creating a resume, and interviewing. These are important, but they are not a starting point. You must start by understanding and addressing the internal changes that take place during your transition. Onward opens by teaching you how your transition process (or any big life change)Refine your self-identity and attachments to the pastConquer imposter syndrome, self-limiting beliefs, and perfectionismCreate purpose, mission, and direction in your lifeOnce you build a solid foundation, you can begin to craft your post-military future. Onward provides the tools and best practices to help you confidently navigate your military transition. You’ll learn how a vision and plan for your futureBuild an eye-catching resume and LinkedIn profileFind jobs that match your interests, experience, and skillsBecome a pro at answering interview questionsWhether you left the military 10 years ago, or are planning to separate soon, this book is written to help you rediscover that purpose, mission, and direction you had in the military. Millions of veterans have walked the path before you and achieved amazing things. Now it’s your turn. It’s time to find your purpose and mission.
The disheartening reality is that many veterans struggle to find meaning in the civilian world. One day your life is filled with purpose, mission, and direction. The next, you’re thrown into a sea of uncertainty. Without a clear path forward, the future feels shrouded in mystery. You know you’re meant for something more, but struggle to discover what that is. Is transitioning from the military supposed to be this difficult?
For decades, we have approached the transition process wrong. Transition workshops focus on external-facing tasks like translating your military experience, creating a resume, and interviewing. These are important, but they are not a starting point. You must start by understanding and addressing the internal changes that take place during your transition. Onward opens by teaching you how your transition process (or any big life change)Refine your self-identity and attachments to the pastConquer imposter syndrome, self-limiting beliefs, and perfectionismCreate purpose, mission, and direction in your lifeOnce you build a solid foundation, you can begin to craft your post-military future. Onward provides the tools and best practices to help you confidently navigate your military transition. You’ll learn how a vision and plan for your futureBuild an eye-catching resume and LinkedIn profileFind jobs that match your interests, experience, and skillsBecome a pro at answering interview questionsWhether you left the military 10 years ago, or are planning to separate soon, this book is written to help you rediscover that purpose, mission, and direction you had in the military. Millions of veterans have walked the path before you and achieved amazing things. Now it’s your turn. It’s time to find your purpose and mission.
263 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 18, 2023
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