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Most Veterans Lose Their Sense of Purpose After They Leave the Military by Pursusing Quick Jobs or Chasing the Logical Next Step
This Usually Leads to Heartbreak.
However, This is Avoidable, and We Can Help!
Dreams to Goals was created by a Veteran, for Veterans like you—to help you rediscover your purpose, reignite your drive, and belong to something bigger than yourself again.
Words From The Founder: Matt's Story
"I loved being in the Army, and I didn't intend on leaving. I was devoted to my career, I loved working hard, and I was in incredible physical shape. Even more importantly, my subordinates loved me, they trusted me, they worked hard for me, and I worked hard for them. Everything I wanted and needed revolved around the Army. But one day during an airborne operation, I was involved in a horrible accident that resulted in a severe, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Because of the severity of my injury, I was found unfit to serve and was medically retired from the Army against my will. I knew this would be a struggle for me, because I loved being a soldier. So, I thought I needed a job to stay busy to avoid all of the common hardships I had always heard that veterans face after leaving the military. And the fact that I needed to make money because I would be taking a huge pay cut from my regular active-duty pay I was accustomed to receiving. And just to make matters worse, I was also in A LOT of credit card debt. So the solution that I mistakingly thought would solve all my problems was this: "Motorcycles". I absolutely loved Harley Davidson motorcycles. I could talk about Harleys for hours. So I started working at a Harley dealership as a salesman, thinking it would be the perfect fit. I would actually get paid money to talk about Harleys all day long! What a perfect Idea! And it was easy work, because nobody came to a Harley dealership unless they wanted a Harley. The bikes practically sold themselves. I made good money for such easy work. It really seemed like I was on the right path. But over time, I started to feel cracks forming in my foundation of logic. I wasn't a part of a team anymore. I was just an individual among a group of other individuals that were doing the same thing. There was no support for one another to achieve a common goal. There was no team work. We just sold bikes. Further more, my coworkers didn’t understand me. They didn't get why I would think the way I did, why I felt the need to be early to meetings, why my humor was dark, or why I was a so mentally callused and emotionally detached sometimes. I felt isolated and alone. Nobody had my back like before. And to make it worse, they saw this as a chance to take advantage of my situation and gain an extra sale or two over me while I was down. Shortly after the feelings of isolation set in, I had suspicions about my purpose.Or better yet, the lack of purpose. What was my purpose...? And the doubts in my mind about the lack of purpose in my work only grew stronger over time until the day my boss sat me down in her office.
She told me that my only goal should be to sell motorcycles so the company could make more money. How disgusting! And she said it with so much pride! As if this was something I should be excited about! She thought this would motivate me. But instead, it broke me. I realized in that moment, my work wasn’t meaningful at all. It was empty and meaningless. I wasn’t contributing to something bigger. I wasn’t building anything that mattered. I wasn’t protecting anyone. I was just helping a manager look good to a corporation who's only goals was to hit its quarterly profit margins. That realization crushed my spirit and sent me into a downward spiral. The very job that I had got to help me stay away from the suicidal thoughts is what made me realize what brings those thoughts on in the first place. This job didn't shield me from the issues so many veterans face, instead it highlighted them in what I remember now as one of the most painful experiences of my life.
After I quit the job at Harley I began to spend a lot of time in my head, a place nobody should ever be when they feel like this. I experienced a lot of internal pain and suffering before I realized what I actually needed. I didn’t just need to prioritize a job—I needed to find and prioritize my purpose.
As veterans we thrive when we are a part of something bigger than ourselves, when we are defending something that matters. It took me a long time to realize that. But now I’ve made it my mission to help other veterans find their purpose again just like I have. It is not found in working toward someone else’s goals, but rather by applying your values to build a new mission of your own. A mission that is meaningful, provides clear purpose and one where you don't have to do it alone."
What We Do:
With Dreams to Goals, You’ll:
- Rediscover your identity: Reignite the sense of pride and purpose you once felt.
- Build a clear path forward: Step-by-step guidance to create a life you’re proud of.
- Learn why Veterans make great entrepreneurs: Leverage your unique skills to start something extraordinary.
- Be part of a community: Connect with like-minded veterans who understand your journey.
- Access personal coaching (new!): Get 1-on-1 support to accelerate your growth and tackle obstacles head-on.
Why It Works:
You’ve already faced and overcome challenges most people can’t imagine. You’re not starting from scratch—you’re starting with experience, resilience, and a proven ability to perform under pressure. This program simply shows you how to apply those skills in a new way.
Don’t Wait to Start Your Next Chapter:
The longer you wait, the further you sink. The farther you sink, the harder it is to get out. I urge you to take your first steps today. Don't wait until its too late.
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