You MATR

26/07/2024

Get awesome and stay awesome, you matter and the world needs you.

25/07/2024

Secrecy can lead to future challenges by eroding trust and stifling communication, much like the unknowns we all face in life. But remember, your experiences and skills are invaluable. Embrace openness and seek support—this is how you build trust and foster collaboration. By staying transparent and connected, you can navigate any transition and find your purpose. Stay open, stay connected, and thrive. Your journey is important, and you have the strength to succeed.

Get awesome and stay awesome, you matter and the world needs you.

24/07/2024

Get awesome and stay awesome, you matter and the world needs you.

23/07/2024

Joining the military provides a structured environment and comprehensive support, including uniforms, career training, income, benefits like insurance and medical care, access to gyms, movie theaters, and churches on base. It also fosters a unique camaraderie with fellow service members, especially in combat or daily work, creating connections that are hard to find elsewhere.

However, leaving the military means losing this structure and support, making the transition challenging. To help veterans adapt, various organizations offer resources for career development, mental health, and community support. Finding a new mission and purpose in civilian life is crucial, and veterans' skills and experiences remain valuable.

Get Awesome and Stay Awesome, You matter and the world needs you!

22/07/2024

It is Motivational Monday!
Kick this week off strong!

Get awesome and stay awesome, you matter and the world needs you.

16/07/2024

Our focus should never be about what we can’t do, but rather what we CAN do, and…

recognizing when to do all we can and when not to.

During civil search and rescue missions with my K-9 “Ailey”, sometimes we would encounter a “False peak” which is when you think you’ve reached the top of a mountain peak only to realize there’s another one behind it that still needs to be searched.

The initial reaction is always dispare when you think you’ve reached the top of a goal only to discover you’re not “there”…yet.

The remedy is always the same…keep going, “rest if you must, but don’t you quit” as the poem goes.

However…you should pause to reflect in that moment of dispare and challenge yourself to apply critical thinking.

Sometimes the pursuit of one goal leads to the realization that it wasn’t the right goal.

Sometimes the goal is still worth the pursuit.

Only you can decide…but either way, don’t make it an emotional decision.

Some have caused more harm than good in pursuit of a challenging goal while being emotional or egotistical.

Some will never know a dream come true by quitting in an emotional moment during the struggle.

The point is to stay focused on progress over perfection while protecting your overall well being instead of worrying about protecting your ego.

Do hard things, but do no harm.

Get Awesome. Stay Awesome.

16/07/2024

Says it all.

15/07/2024

In light of recent events, I wanted to bring this post back in hopes it helps somebody.

In the military, we love our acronyms. Acronyms by their nature, make it easier to recall important information from memory.

In aviation, we have acronyms we use to keep us calm and on task while trying to resolve an aircraft emergency and get the aircraft safely back on the ground so we can live to fly another day.

We also memorize Immediate Action Plans and rehearse them so often we can do them in our sleep. We do this because we know we won’t have time to develop creative solutions during a crisis, and a delayed response could be catastrophic or even deadly.

One such acronym is MATR:
✔️Maintain control
✔️Analyze the situation
✔️Take the appropriate action
✔️Refer to your checklist.

In life there is no checklist to reference when your struggle turns into a crisis or unbearable suffering…so I built one for you based on these aviation lessons learned.

✅Save it to your phone lock screen, print it out double sided & business card size. Fold it in half and put in your bag, backpack or wallet and share it with your friends…have it handy for when (not if) that dark moment comes for you. Look for an app based version coming soon.

24/05/2024

Big things are coming. Be on the lookout for an opportunity to get awesome and stay awesome!
Because You Matter.

You are Awesome! So play this to get motivated for your day and get after that impossible dream, because dreams without action are just wishes. ...

09/04/2024

“Your attitude will determine your altitude.”
Said every aviator ever.

When life throws you a curveball, it’s important to focus on what you can do rather than what you can’t.

Unexpected changes can be challenging, but they also provide valuable insight to inform your new direction.

For example: Instead of feeling burdened by the snow in April, I used it as an opportunity to teach my kids the values of:

👊🏼 innovation
👊🏼hard work
👊🏼teamwork

We turned the work into fun by removing snow in the driveway with innovative snowman building solutions.

Boom! Problem solved
- We had fun
- No shovels required
- sticks, hats, and buttons optional

(AND It was expediant and cost effective too!)

💡This mindset shift can apply to all areas of life. So next time you face a difficult situation, remember to make the most of what you CAN DO and turn it into something positive.

Do this to get awesome, and stay awesome.

Because you matter, and the world needs you.

01/04/2024

“I will make the world a better place by:”

… and “why?”

My 7 year old daughter, Sophia, hit me with this deep thought in the middle of an online meeting and it stopped me dead in my tracks.

“What could have possible inspired her to come up with such a deep question?”, I thought.

So I asked her…

Her answer…”you Dadda”. “You always remind us to bloom where we are planted and the leave the place better than we found it”

…and then she demanded I answer the question.

To be honest, I’m still thinking of my answer, but I’m leaning towards this one:

“By being a better dad and a better human.”

…and the “Why?”

That’s easy…”because you never know who’s watching and learning from you.”

…and because the world needs you to

get awesome, and stay awesome.

Because You matter.

What’s your answer? (the fill in the blank side of this form is in the comments below)

29/03/2024

Anyone else have a “multiple month’s long Monday” before?

Life can be unpredictable and sometimes it feels like we’re barely keeping up, but having backup plans in place can make all the difference.

Check this out! You can actually prepare for hard times in advance so you have a response to choose from instead of being forced to react to your situations.

I know it sounds like crazy talk, but it’s true.

Like Vince Lombardi once said, “Everyone has the will to win but very few have the will to prepare to win.”

Pro tip: Prepare for the hard times during the good times and challenge yourselves to practice quick recoveries through deliberate challenges.

The most important part about falling down is not just getting back up, but getting back up quickly.

The longer you stay down, the harder it will be to get back up.

✅ Be ready for struggle
✅ When it comes be ready to recover quickly.

So you can get awesome, and stay awesome…

Because you matter, and the world needs you!

29/01/2024

we help vets find a reason to live…because even heroes need help sometimes.

We exist to help service members, veterans, and their families learn a whole new way to get after the best of what life has to offer...because You MATR...and the world needs you.

Learn more at chrisroness.com
See the full video here: https://youtu.be/ElEKm7DO-KY

26/01/2024

"Get Busy Living" so you can
get awesome and stay awesome.
because You M.A.T.R;

see the full video here
https://youtu.be/_4z4sVJ_htM

20/01/2024

Just a little motivation for those who are struggling right now.

18/11/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjlbuBnzdFM

Just a little motivation for those who are struggling right now.

17/11/2023

https://youtu.be/jjlbuBnzdFM

Just a little motivation for those who are struggling right now.

17/11/2023

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10/11/2023

Thank you for your service.

19/09/2023

When your 10yr old tells you “You matter”, it hits you right in the feels.

While practicing what I preach and fixing some bugs in my jeep before they could manifest into larger problems at the worst possible moments (aka Murphy’s Law), my daughter noticed how hot it was outside and brought me a glass of water with the attached note.

She said, “sometimes it’s hard to see when you matter to those around you, so I made you a sign to remind you.”

Thanks for the reminder Grace!

The smallest actions you take can have the biggest impact on someone else’s life.

Get Awesome. Stay Awesome.

Because“You M.A.T.R;”

19/09/2023

Happy Birthday Big Blue!

16/09/2023

Had a blast chatting with Armando on Spaghetti on the Wall!

Episode 107 with Chris "Switch" Roness is OUT NOW! Hear his life go from being a veteran of the USAF to Founder/CEO of Chris Roness Enterprises, LLC.

You can stream Spaghetti on the Wall on Spotify or Youtube, new episodes drop every Friday at noon.



You MATR

11/09/2023

21/06/2023

I’m not going to tell you what I am doing here. Watch the video to find out!

07/06/2023

Today we touch on the topic of EMBRACE THE SUCK! Check it out!

26/05/2023

Join us for an unscripted conversation about mental health with a panel of volunteers, including Air Mobility Command Commander, Gen. Michael A. Minihan.

Fortify the Force Conversations are interactive, and all zoom attendees will be able to join each other in meaningful dialogue after hearing from our panel. This won't be your typical event, and we are excited for you to join us to normalize the conversation about mental health.

Live stream will be available on the FFIT YouTube channel, and will be saved if you can't attend in person. https://youtube.com/

Facebook Event Link: https://fb.me/e/6lZbFX6cK?mibextid=Gg3lNB


CMSAF JoAnne S. Bass Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman

07/05/2023

19/04/2023

Working hard on courses and setting up You MATR; for growth. Our strategy has the proactive approach that everyone needs to have in their back pocket!

10/04/2023

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31/03/2023

A lesson on time ⏰