We're ex-SEALs who know all Americans need to do hard things and challenge ourselves to restore our nation
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The United States of America is an exceptional nation. It has produced incredible leaders, warrior, innovators and risk-takers. But our exceptionalism has waned and must be restored.
Now more than ever, we face enormous global challenges that demand bold action and innovative thinking. By doing hard things, we can reclaim our identity and inspire others to do the same, showing the world that American exceptionalism is still alive and well. Mike Sarraille, a retired Navy SEAL and former Recon Marine, is the founder and CEO, Talent War Group and Co-founder of Legacy Expeditions. He is a Global Gurus Top 30 Leadership Speaker, author of two Amazon best-selling books, "The Talent War" and "The Everyday Warrior," and leads Men’s Journal largest initiative the Men’s Journal Everyday Warrior.
Modern America faces numerous challenges, including a crisis of leadership, political polarization, economic stagnation, and a looming recession. The high standards and accountability of old, upon which this nation was built, have given way to the new era of victimhood, rewarding mediocracy, and the erosion of personal responsibility. An increased dependence on government, divisive identity politics deteriorating national unity, shared values and common purpose have us collectively staring into the abyss.
While it's tempting to attribute our downfall to external factors like growing global competition, the reality is that our failures are self-inflicted. The foundational high standards and accountability that once defined our nation have been reframed and vilified through the lens of inclusivity and identity politics.