Specops Solutions Group LLC

08/18/2026

0430 Gym Flex

People always try to flex by bragging about what time they hit the gym…

The time doesn’t matter…

Some people like going in the morning, some in the afternoon, & others in the evening…

Who cares what time you go…

All that truly matters, is that you show up…

Go move some heavy s**t & do some cardio!

GFGI

08/13/2026

Throughout my career, I saw tons of people that operated under the mindset of…

Everyone is their Competition / Enemy…

Those people might have a somewhat successful career on the surface, but nothing compared to those that took a different approach…

Being a member of the SPECOPS Community, you learn that Nothing Special, happens without Support…

Hell, as a Navy EOD “Bomb Squad” Tech, sometimes we’re the Primary Focus & other times, we’re supporting other entities (SOF & Conventional)…

We understand that…

Everyone brings something different to the table & that your importance to the team, is determined by the situation you’re facing at the moment…

Understanding everyone’s capabilities & learning how to complement each other, is what separates you from the pack…

However, just because you have the word “Special” in front of your title, doesn’t mean that everyone is going to bend over backwards to join your team…

That’s why you have to…

Give More to Receive More…

You Want & Need them to Buy Into your objectives…

That mindset easily transfers into the Civilian World..

Stop looking at everyone as your Competition & Start looking at them as your Companion…

After all, if you can figure out a way for everyone to win, then everyone will be happy..

So, if you’re in a Position of Authority & you’re trying to figure out how to make your Team Better….

Stop Expecting Everyone to Prove Themselves to You…

Start Proving, You’re Worth Them Following…

That’s when you’ll become “Special”…

And if you need competition to motivate / inspire yourself, be honest about your shortfalls & strive to Do More / Be Better…

Your only competition, is your Future Self!

GFGI

08/08/2026

I’m 2 Old 4 This S**t…

That’s what pops in my head every time I’m on a long run or ruck, especially since I’m by myself…

But then, I think…

I’m 2 Young 2 Die…

So, I Shut the F@ck Up & Keep Going…

I understand the importance of self talk…

It determines your mindset &…

I understand the importance of living a healthy lifestyle to, hopefully, increase your longevity…

So, today’s advice, is to tell yourself…

Fight Until You Die….

Then, Go Move Heavy S**t & Do Some Cardio, because…

1 Day, you’ll wish you could do that s**t, &…

That day might show up sooner than later, especially if you stop pushing your limits…

Maybe age has caught up to you & you’re not as strong or fast, as you used to be… but..

That doesn’t mean you have to stop doing Hard S**t..

So, Don’t Stop Moving…

Friendly reminder…

Everyone Ages, but Everyone Doesn’t Age Well…

GFGI

08/07/2026

COWARDS…

The World is Full of them…

You owe it to Yourself & Your Family…

NOT TO BE ONE!

I get it, Life is hard, s**t gets scary…

But having the courage to push through adversity, is what builds Champions…

After all, If you’re not pursuing your dreams, you’re not really living anyways….

So, Die Trying…

Then at least, your death will have meaning….

GFGI

08/03/2026

Robots & Beers?

As a Bomb Squad Technician, we work & play hard…

Sometimes we’d combine the two to make it more interesting…

Example…

it wasn’t strange to be sitting on the couch watching some sports or a movie &…

Out of nowhere, a Robot would hand you a cold b**r… That’s because….

Someone would be honing their robotic skills…

Believe it or not, it takes some finesse to open the refrigerator door & grab a b**r without the robot getting stuck in the refrigerator… lol

Some guys could open the b**r for you with the robot… now that’s some skills… it might not sound that hard, but believe me, it is…

If they could do that, imagine what they could do against an Improvised Explosive Device “IED”…

You see, the more proficient someone is with the robot..

The less likely someone has to put on the bomb suit & expose themselves to a threat…

Which is always our goal…

The point of this is…

In life, you have to find ways to challenge yourself, but that doesn’t mean it has to be boring…

If you make it fun, you’re more than likely going to do it more often….

Especially, when it comes to doing things to improve your Physical & Mental Health…

Just like EOD Techs improving their Robotic Skills Saves Lives…

Moving heavy s**t & doing some cardio improves your chances of longevity…

So… enough reading… GFGI…

07/31/2026

One thing I’ve learned throughout my military career is….

Adversity reveals your true character…

It’s easy to put on a fake facade when everything is going your way… but…

In moments of crisis or chaos, the real you comes out..

When I was a SPECOPS Recruiter, everyone would be on their best behavior with me, because they wanted me to endorse their application…

So, I’d get them comfortable with me & then I’d push them physically & mentally, that’s when I’d see who they really are…

That’s when I’d assess them for whichever program they were applying for..

That’s because, all the programs require you to be your best in moments of adversity..

If they turn into an as***le or become self centered, maybe they’re not built for this..

In the civilian world, you can apply this same process by simply…

Paying attention to the way someone treats you & others, on a good days -vs- the bad days..

In those moments, you’ll learn who they really are as a Leader, especially watching them with others…

If they’ll treat them in such a way, they’ll do the same to you, when the moment comes…

So, pay attention!

Then you’ll see if they’re the right fit for you…

GFGI

07/30/2026

U Reap What U Sow…

A lot of Bosses, Supervisors & Managers act like there’s no consequences to their behavior.

That’s because they’re drunk on their perceived power over others…

I’ve seen it a hundred times…

They know that people need to pay their bills.

They use that understanding to mistreat & take advantage of their employees…

However, at some point, your employees will decide to take a risk & start over elsewhere…

Then as the Boss, you’re stuck there cleaning up the mess that you created…

Bosses, Supervisors, & Managers keep making the same mistakes…

Leaders see the errors in their ways & adjust their attitude & actions…

So, either keep the broom handy or stop being an as***le..

GFGi

07/29/2026

07/28/2026

Veteran’s are The Best & Worst Employees, especially Combat Veterans….

Worst:

-We don’t tolerate bulls**t..
-We speak our minds..
-We’re not afraid of your power or authority…
-Hate inefficiency & ineffectiveness…
-Hate busy work…
-Hate lack of Ownership & Accountability…
-Hate when the person in charge, doesn’t take charge…
-Hate people that abuse their power…
-Hate being micromanaged
-Hate Lack of Communication
-Take charge when there’s a lack of leadership…

Best:

-We don’t tolerate bulls**t..
-We speak our minds..
-We’re not afraid of your power or authority…
-Hate inefficiency & ineffectiveness…
-Hate busy work…
-Hate lack of Ownership & Accountability…
-Hate when the person in charge, doesn’t take charge…
-Hate people that abuse their power…
-Hate being micromanaged
-Hate Lack of Communication
-Take charge when there’s a lack of leadership…

So, as you noticed the list is the same.

If you’re secure in yourself, you’ll appreciate their honesty & view point…

If not, you’ll hate them, because they’ll reveal your weaknesses & inability to lead…

But if you’re open to growing as a leader, all you have to do is listen up..

They’ll provide you with some constructive criticism & then you just simply, Do Better…

After all, you owe it to your employees to improve as a Leader…

You expect your employees to be competent in their job…

They expect you to Lead By Example…

GFGI