Am I crazy? Probably!

I have had incredible job security and stability for a LONG time. I have over 20 years of service in the Army. That will come to an abrupt ending later this year when I retire.

I am currently attending a 3 day 'Military to Civilian' job searching workshop. It would be great....if I was looking for a job. Most of the people in the group are looking to transition into another 'secure' job with solid benefits and stability. We are learning about resume's, how to dress for an interview, and other predictable actions to get a job.

I'm on the opposite side of the fence. I'm moving my wife, two small kids and myself to a place I have spent a whopping 3 days of my life in. My wife hasn't even been to where were are going. I am launching a business I haven't even purchased the license for (a fitness boot camp). Once I get my boot camp running I will continue building another part of my overall business which I am creating as I go (motivation and transformation coaching). All the while I plan on doing speeches and seminars on my book and nutrition/fitness guides. I'm not going to be looking for a job....I am creating one!

Every now and then I take a step back and think to myself..."Steve, are you flipping crazy??? This is going to be tough! This is going to be challenging!! You may fail....then what???" But then I remember why I chose this path: Freedom. I simply do not want to work a typical job....working for someone else. It's not that I can't do it. I've done well as a soldier. However, my passion is to help others.....and to do it on my own.

To some, my choice may seem risky and crazy. Perhaps it is. That's okay though....because I would not want it any other way! Crazy is fun! Crazy energizes me! Crazy is an adventure!

I can't wait to see how this process unfolds!

Steve

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Comment by Dawn Best on January 20, 2013 at 5:18pm: Steve, congrats on becoming a featured blog post on the site, here. Well deserved!

I love your commitment to creating your own job. I had a thought, though: Could you turn your experiences in creating a job for yourself, outside of the military, into a how-to guide for other folks in the service looking to do the same? I'm hoping you'll keep a blog of your journey, to record the challenges you face and the ways in which you can apply your time in the military, to your new career endeavors. You might just have a best-seller on your hands! Who knows!

Good luck to you, and for the record, if anyone on this site thinks you're crazy, then they're on the wrong website! :)

Comment by Jeff David on January 18, 2013 at 7:08am: Way to go for listening to what calls you from within. You could go get a "job" but you would constantly have these whisperings.

You will do well. Keep us posted on your adventures!

Jeff

Comment by Marty Wenger on January 15, 2013 at 8:32pm: It's sure not going to lead you into an ordinary sort of life.

Comment by Dian Moore on January 15, 2013 at 3:03pm: Your display of courage and determination is inspiring! It's incredible how much a decision like yours (and the actions behind that decision) can spur on a "play-it-safer" like myself. May God bless, guide, and prosper your endeavors with great success! Looking forward to hearing good things about and from you, and to learning a great deal from your leadership.

Comment by Steve Rosen on January 14, 2013 at 5:01pm: Thank you both. I am excited to see how things unfold.

Comment by Ann Musico on January 11, 2013 at 10:00am: I applaud your courage and also your wife's!! That is absolutely awesome and I am sure having her support 100% really makes all the difference. I have no doubt you will be wildly successful and wish you all the best.

Comment by Mike Cournia on January 10, 2013 at 9:39pm: Coming from the Army, you should know the importance of strategy, intel, preparation, support, and commitment. You are obviously committed. Do well.