I am so humbled inside to see Seattle Preparatory School honor my father in a great article on his love, faith and service, Donor Stories. Please enjoy this article, Keep Your Eyes On the Cross. You can also find it here, on SeaPrep.com.
Resiliency Project was started by a very inspiring couple of individuals- Troy Willis and Dr. Kelly Starrett. I have had the opportunity to work with this project and help spread the message about what resiliency is all about. Helping veterans and active duty service members overcoming adversity is what this project represents. I have been able to provide Marc Pro units and other healing modalities to veterans and service members who need the care. I am thankful for this project, but more importantly thankful to be able to work with such resilient folks like Troy and Kelly who live their life out loud and dedicate endless hours to helping our service members get the care they need. I am thankful I get to work with veterans and active duty service members daily and have the support of Resiliency Project in the work I do.
1. Who is Troy Willis?
Troy Willis is a father, husband, believer, vet, CrossFitter, and philanthropist.
2. What is the Resiliency Project?
The Resiliency Project started as a collaboration between Kelly Starrett and Troy Willis to help our armed forces recover from serving our country. It has grown from the genesis moment in 2011 and is now aiming to get CrossFit gyms involved and to have an open door policy with service members reintegrating into civilian life. The idle mind mixed with PTSD has devastating effects on our soldiers. Our first line of defense in preventing suicide is to keep the troops moving -literally moving, with our high intensity workouts in CrossFit. It promotes a mind body connection that brings the conscientiousness to the here and now.
3. What is the WHY behind the Resiliency Project?
I served in the US Navy as a Hospital Corpsman and after becoming a CrossFit Coach and Affiliate, years later, it just made sense to help veterans and everybody for that matter. My WHY, is for all those men and women that have paid the ultimate sacrifice serving our country.
4. Who is your target audience for Resiliency Project?
The target audience for the project are the armed forces looking for an edge that will help them escape the clutches of depression and CrossFit Affiliate owners that understand the connection between mind and body but ultimately want to help our troops.
5. What are you most proud of in your life?
I am most proud of my two boys, Theo (11) and Moseley (8). They see the world with their big hearts and open minds.
6. Who inspires you the most?
I am inspired by people with integrity. It’s a simple thing really.
7. If you could have one super power what would it be?
If I had one super power that would be the ability to fly like superman.
8. What is your favorite quote?
My favorite quote is, “So you’re saying there’s a chance?” I never take “No” for an answer and always looks for ways to do things so this quote best defines my nature.
9. What is your definition of a Warrior?
To me a Warrior is someone that stands up for more than just their own beliefs. They stand up for their tribe’s beliefs and are willing to die to protect that tribe. Our tribe is the people of the United States.
10. Best way to contact you, find out about you and Resiliency Project, any hashtags, social media information?
troy@resiliency-project.org
www.resiliency-project.org
On FB: Resiliency Project
On Instagram: @resiliencyproject @troyswillis
On Twitter: @trp4warriors @troyswillis
#resiliencyproject
#mwodmarcpro
I met Retired Lieutenant General (LTG) Mike Ferriter through my colleague Dr. Kelly Starrett. Mike asked me to help with a Inspired Leadership course at the Army- Navy Military Military Boarding School up in Carlsbad California on Veterans Day of 2014. It was a tremendous event that focused using the principles of a fight as a metaphor for life. They beautifully instructed to these kids, if you get knocked down in a fight, you must get up. If you get knocked down in life, then you likewise must cope with disappointment or other challenges and “ get up and keep going. They also were able to tailor their instruction to building self confidence in these young men and how to hold themselves with confidence and mentally deal with any conflict that comes their way.
Between Mike, his wife, and the martial artists to include Rener Gracie from the world renown Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy they helped these young men through some fun and very inspiring training that involved learning fighting techniques and how they relate to life. Since this day I have stayed in touch with Mike and his family and very much appreciate who they are. They live their life out loud, they are authentic, and are extremely passionate about spreading the message to businesses, youth, wounded warriors, veterans about what being an inspired leader is all about. Most of all, these lovely people walk their talk! And that to me is the mark of true leadership!
1. Who is Michael Ferriter?
Mike Ferriter is a Christian and husband to his wife, Margie. He is the father to four great kids, Meghan, Dan, Paddy and Mary Whitney. He is the father-in-law to three great kids, Jessica, Lauren and Garrett. Mike is the son of Marie and Dick Ferriter and a brother to four siblings. His greatest role yet is grandfather to Parker, the best two-year-old on the planet.
But Mike is so much more than that; he is a friend for life, a Special Operations Army Ranger, a Veteran, a golfer, a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt, and a retired Army 3-Star General. He is a team builder, transformer, mentor and an inspired leader.
2. What is Inspired Leadership?
Inspired leadership is who we are. It is instilled in each and every one of us if we know what to look for. Inspired leadership encourages utilizing our honor, character, integrity selflessness, positive mental attitude, empathy and a never quit determination to take care of others and succeed in our life.
3. What is the WHY behind inspired leadership?
I developed a one-of-a-kind interactive leadership seminar designed to deliver the message that “life is like a fight and in a fight you must close the distance, establish a dominant position and finish the fight.” I use this idea and the physicality of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to show our audience that each of us can take on any issue, challenge or opportunity, move to a position of advantage and then close the deal. I call this seminar Hands-On Inspired Leadership and it has helped transform many organizations and teams.
4. Who is your target audience for Inspired Leadership?
My target audience is actually quite wide, because this customizable training can be suited for any team, group or organization. It can be scaled for group sizes ranging from 10-200+ people.
This year, I have delivered Hands-On Inspired Leadership training to Wounded Warriors, Active Duty Soldiers, Families of the Fallen, High School students and business executives.
The training works well for any type of group and it is perfect for corporate off-sites and conferences.
5. What are you most proud of you in your life?
I am most proud of my family, faith, friends and my integrity.
6. Who inspires you the most?
I draw inspiration everyday from almost every person I see, meet and work with. My wife and kids also inspire me; each is selfless, brilliant and driven to achieve excellence.
7. If you could have one super power what would it be?
I don’t need a super power, per se, but a semi-super power would be to hit a golf ball straighter and longer (just kidding). I do think, however, that we can wield super power by delivering Hands-On Inspired Leadership 25-30 times a year, helping to transform many different teams.
8. What is your favorite quote?
I always tell people “Do Your Best! Do What’s Right! And Demonstrate Inspired Leadership!”
9. Where was your favorite duty station?
My favorite duty station is Fort Benning, Georgia. As the former Home of the Infantry (now home to the Infantry and Armor) it raised me to be the leader I am today. It is also the place where Margie and I spent a major portion of our time and raised our kids. We made lifelong friends, memories and gained values here and are always happy to hear “welcome home” when we drive through the gates. It really is the greatest installation on Earth!
10. What is your definition of a Warrior?
A Warrior is a person of character, with moral and physical courage who works relentlessly to improve self and help others. Warriors win humbly and build teams daily. Finally, a Warrior is a fighter who exudes confidence and never quits on the team, on his family and on his mission.
11. Best way to contact you, find out about you and inspired leadership, any hashtags, social media information?
Check us out at:
www.theferritergroup.com
https://www.facebook.com/The-Ferriter-Group-579695728842824/timeline/
Or email theferritergroup@gmail.com for more information!
I think all of us can relate to being busy. Are you so busy that at the end of the day you fall into your bed exhausted, promising yourself that tomorrow, this weekend, 10 days from now, or maybe during the Holidays you will take time to take care of yourself?
We are really good at not taking time off. I am not talking about work, I am talking about being “on.” Granted, some of us are actually more extroverted and often get energy from people, doing things, or being social. Me on the other hand, I get energy from being quiet. But getting quiet during my day is actually not as easy as it sounds. Sure I am in the car by myself, I can eat lunch by myself, but I am still doing something – driving, eating, thinking!
This OCTOBER I challenge you all to get quiet EVERYDAY. The benefits are lower blood pressure, a boost to your immune system, a calmer mind, better digestion, improved confidence, increased discipline, less anxiety, and improved concentration. Most of all, this will give you one on one time with yourself that allows you to learn more about WHO you are, and what your bigger picture looks like.
So here is the challenge: Get Quiet for 5 minutes a day for 30 days!
There will be a reward for those who write about their compelling experience after the 30 days are up.
Sign up here!
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“You wouldn’t think of a tall, blonde, socially friendly, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Marine Corps Engineer Officer, Veteran, small business owner, former professional softball player, and professional movement and mobility speaker as a “quiet warrior,” but Dr. Theresa Larson insists she builds her inner warrior through being still and quiet.”