Within the next year, I’d like to tryout for my state’s special forces unit.
I’m in the Army National Guard and what a lot of people do not know, even those in the military, is that the NG has two special forces groups, the 19th & 20th.
The ONLY reason I joined the military was hopefully to serve as a special forces soldier.
I’ve talked and listened to a ton of people about this, specifically those who current/precious green berets and those who have gone through the process to become one or know people personally who are green berets or have passed/failed part of the process.
I’m currently deployed and so I’ve been focusing more on getting my body fitter and not sustaining injury.
Some other stuff I want to train further on when I get back home
•Land nav/orienteering courses •More Ruck march competitions/events •Knot tying
My state happens to be the headquarters for one of the largest special forces-owned ruck company and brand in the country.
GoRuck. com
They put out events all the time. Also, they sell premium rucks, boots, etc.
I have a GoRuck Rucker from these dudes and MACV-SOG inspired boots.
Great quality and great company
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11 mo
I personally know people who are currently a few months away from potentially earning their green beret.
These are guys I went to basic with, talked with, got smoked with, etc.
It’s kind of surreal to be honest.
One of them is 41 and is also going for his state’s guard SF unit.
I’ve talked to these guys about the type of things they do, what events, how to prep, etc.
Just some insight.
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This is on the military side strictly.
What are some major goals or things you all want to do within the next year?
You seem to really love the army as you always post about it and even have your goals oriented towards it. All of my army friends are super proud and post about it constantly as well. May I ask why you chose guard and not AD?
My goal is to get all my shit together, transition to a civilian and settle back in the lower 48.
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I wanted to have a life outside the military, as well as doing specific things within the military at the same time.
So, I’m in the military but it’s not 24/7 to where I can’t really do other stuff until my contract is up.
For me personally, my age and what I have going on in my life, going active wasn’t the right call.
Since it wasn't the right time when you initially enlisted, do you feel things have changed? Do you plan on going AD now? What are your goals that aren't military related?
In other words, it’s less of an opportune time now to go active than it was years ago.
If wanted to go active, it should’ve been before I got my 4 year degree, so pretty much around after high school.
Basically, I wanted my own house wherever I wanted to live, have a career in the civilian world, travel whenever I wanted, do whatever I wanted on my free time, etc.
I was worst than a 2nd Lt at land nav to be honest lmao. Good on you for considering socom. I bet you'll make it.
Financial/career goals-- Take advantage of this upcoming recession and purchase as many assets as I can. I recently made a career switch, and I'm taking off sprinting. I want to be recognized for what I have to offer. Fitness goals-- Well I want a higher bench, and squat. I want a 385 Bench and a 495 squat. Marriage goals-- My sex drive is much higher than my wife, so I want to settle this and get to a place in which we're both comfortable. It's been driving us a part lately. Self development goals-- I struggle with arrogance and I'm taking steps to combat that.
My top goals now for the next 12months are: ⦁ Finish my certification, so I can start working in a new industry. With the looming recession, I might as well try to join a generally recession-proof industry. ⦁ Get a job I said industry. ⦁ Enroll in a formal, official Mandarin class. I’ve already been memorizing their characters, which are used by even the Japanese & Koreans (though to a lesser extent), but I need a teacher for that complicated tongue. ⦁ Volunteer with my State’s emergency-response mechanism (s). Given the s— heading our way, my inner childhood-Boy Scout is yelling at me to do something.
I want to be more focused health wise. Gym more eat less sugar. Fix my acne, learn to do my make up and learn to style my hair. Learn more skills I can use long term. Like focusing on my online data science classes. 🤔 also think of ways to start a side hustle well these are more 3 years goals by the time I graduate I want to be an overall better person and be proud of the person I was able to work hard to be. Most importantly have fun and make more friends.
My family has been in northeast Florida since 1790. We don't move very often and, when we do, we don't move very fast! (Maybe into an adjoining county for a more rural setting but the same metropolitan area.
Mostly workout goals like I´m a tall but very thin guy so I´d like to gain 10kg within a year and change my diet to be able to do so. I´d like to workout more thoroughly and spend more time getting to know how the human body functions and how to gain strength because I had a moment of revelation that shook me and made me feel like I have to change radically.
Boston Tough Ruck in April. Goal for 2024 is 50+ charity 5k up through marathons. I try to avoid dropping down to 5k now but some weekends it seems like there's just not anything longer than 5k available.
I had a heart attack last year and the goal was to walk 100 feet without passing out because my BP was so perilously low (65/45). 18 races so far this year including my first half marathon (with a 34lb ruck) and first marathon (same day).
You dont have to leave ur place... u just have to change ur mindset towards life because those chains u tell about they are only. In ur mind not real so u change the way u think... u get free of them... learn to hoe not to give a fuck ( not only to people but negative and overhanging thoughts as well )
@Aaditya-Jain I thank you for your inspiring words but sometimes, it’s just not easy. If it was, I’d be happy af rn no matter where I am in the world… there’s too many things to consider and trust me, I am scared to start all over again. Im not 25 anymore 😔
Look Pinay ako if u go somewhere else then it would be just running away from ur problem and u might feel better for a while but trust me ( I hv tried it ) ur prblms will not leave me if u go somewhere else and run away... And u say u aren't 25 r8t? Thts r8t u aren't 25 which means u won't get urself in this mess u are in ( knowingly or unknowingly) which u got in age at of 25 , this means when u start over u will be more wise more selective more better at taking decisions nd etc u will outmatch the 25 years old. All u hv to do are 2 steps one stay firm be confident in urself and trust urself ( if there is a prblm there is a sol i hv gotten out of death grave prblm a dozen of times ) and 2nd thing be sassy girl u have lived life more than 25 Yr old u know world better and u have ur whole life ahead of urself u are just 40 ! people live till 80 and 90 and considering u may or may not live tht long u will still have tht satisfaction in ur mind and heart knowing tht u did one simple thing in ur life of which u are proud of and happy of it !
I just began boxing again. Been out of it for 5 years and I am super rusty. Also I will begin a new job next month at a much bigger company than my current one.
So my goals are to get better at the sport. To kick ass at my new job. And to be a father. My wife and will begin to try soon.
Peak human fitness Knowledge of majority of academic subjects Incredible in martial arts , agility and parkour I also want to be able to make things forge cast engineer them.
I'd like to open my own business. But I'd need a partner for that. Opening a business I want costs money, and I don't want to invest everything because, if it flops, I'll lose everything. If I have a partner that knows the risks, it would be easier.
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