Can this generation of Veterans & Transitioning Active Duty Service Members play a key in Rebuilding the American Dream?

Can this generation of Veterans & Transitioning Active Duty Service Members play a key in Rebuilding the American Dream?

Our Veterans and future Veterans (Active Duty Service Members getting ready to transition) need to realize that they are part of a generation that can play a key part in rebuilding our economy and the American Dream! They are uniquely qualified for success in business or entrepreneurship.  Many of you on RP are living examples. 

Military Veterans from all branches of the armed forces are a special breed apart from their civilian counterparts. Their experiences have prepared them to face unforeseen challenges, overcome insurmountable odds and demonstrate leadership in a wide variety of environments.

Their dedication to training, ability to accept responsibility and unrelenting commitment to achieving objectives conclusively demonstrates the strength of their character.

In spite of extraordinary risk, they chose to serve their country with distinction, realizing the potential reward for their patriotism could be nothing more than the ultimate sacrifice of their life. While that may be behind them it will always be a part of them; it will shape their mindset, perceptions and responses forever.

Their military experience has also created for them a less noticeable (albeit just as permanent) benefit: it has made them the ideal role model for business management and entrepreneurship.

The purpose of The Prior-Service Entrepreneur: The Fundamentals of Veteran Entrepreneurship is two-fold.

It’s crucial to demonstrate to veterans that despite the personal obstacles – overcoming commonly held myths, disadvantageous mindsets and the naturally occurring fears associated with acclimating to a civilian environment – they have both the capacity and ability to pursue either a business management or entrepreneurial path and achieve success.

Their experience, dedication and commitment to the defense of American freedom have proven that conclusively.

More importantly, it is imperative to prove to the military and veteran communities that they have the power to do so. Given the challenges imposed upon individuals in modern culture, it’s easy to become overwhelmed.

When Veterans and the future transitioning Veterans believe they have the power to succeed and openly state as much, they are actually affirming their power and a sense of control that cannot be taken away from them. Power is never taken away; it is always relinquished freely.

Veterans don’t need to be told that twice; their experience has proven that every time they put on a uniform and prepare their mindset for battle in defense of America’s freedoms.

The thing that differentiates Veteran business owners from the pack is not their creativity, brilliance or pedigree. What makes them inherently different is their refusal to relinquish their power to succeed and renounce their dreams. When society quits, they don’t.

It’s the Veteran’s time now. They are being called again on a mission to seize the moment and act, to rebuild America’s economy in a time of desperate need.

In the process, they will conquer the challenge of business management and entrepreneurship as they have conquered other challenges in their military past: successfully and well beyond expectation.

If you are interested in putting those skills to work right away here is a great tool that will help you kick start your unique abilities and get those entrepreneurial ideas flowing.

http://www.amazon.com/The-Prior-Service-Entrepreneur-Competitive-Successful/dp/ [login to see]

Here is some information about the author:

About the Author

Michael I. Kaplan is the CEO of Phase 2 Advantage, an instructional design and publishing company in GA.

Michael is a veteran of the U.S. Army, a best-selling author and an instructor. He has 25 years of experience as a successful entrepreneur and has launched and managed numerous businesses. You’re invited to connect with Michael on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and by Email.

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