THE #DD214 SHOW | EPISODE 1
Bernard Edwards
Helping ambitious veterans launch civilian careers and personal brands
This is it, veterans. It's time for The #DD214 Show, where you get ask all things veteran transition.
Below you'll see a new video I just released which is the first episode of this series, and might just be the most important of them all - we shall see.
So many of you have asked the, "if you could give one piece of advice", question in regard to transitioning out of the military back to civilian life. While the micro answers will be very unique to each veteran's unique situation - the macro answer in my opinion is: OWNERSHIP!
There are numerous amazing organizations that go to bat daily to enhance the way veterans return to civilian life - it is a much needed arena of enhancement. But, all the amazing organizations in the world cannot help the veterans that don't take the time to help themselves.
The military isn't in the transition business - the military is in the new recruit and new mission business. That is why you go to Basic Military Training for 2 months, and your "transition briefing" for 2 to 3 days.
YOU have to be in the business of YOUR transition. YOU have to own YOUR transition.
Waiting to create a resume during your transition briefing... You didn't own your transition.
Waiting to learn LinkedIn during your transition briefing... You didn't own your transition.
Waiting to choose your "track" (school, job, business) during your transition briefing... You didn't own your transition.
I get it. You've been focusing on the mission. You didn't have time. The list goes on and on. Unfortunately for you, the military is not in the business of YOUR transition.
News Flash* If you are still wearing the uniform - you will exit the military one day. YOUR transition is YOUR priority. Take OWNERSHIP of YOUR transition.
As we know hind sight is 20/20. My transition was painful because I was not owning it! I wasn't even renting it! Now 14 years later I'm to the point of reinvesting on me!!!!
Helping Franchisors, PE groups, MSOs, DSOs, and M&A groups integrate AI | I also help new technologies connect with investors | M&A | Inventor | Army Veteran OIF, OEF, OND
7 年I hear that! You are just a check in a box the the federal government and that means it is now up to you. Great job, I got out and started a company to help transitioning entrepreneurs. Frankly after seeing all my friends and leaders try and get out vs my current comforts and some of the great leaders I have seen take on business ownership I would say that if you were a leader in the military you should own something. But I started interviews and tried starting shows myself. I love the title and wish you much success. https://www.facebook.com/stoneworkfran/videos/1854145131505974/
Project Manager | Business Management Analysis | Veteran | Retired Military Officer | Master's Degree
7 年This is very true there are not many leaders who do this. I'm thankful that I came into the military with this background and help guide Soldiers & Civilians on transition and there is no better time than the time right now! They all thank me down the road for teaching them this as they put it in their tool kit and help others along the way.