10 Ways to Ruck Up©.


A simple, supportive guide for when life feels heavy.

There are moments in life when everything feels overwhelming — when the weight of daily demands, personal challenges, or the complexities of military life make it hard to keep moving forward. Whether you're preparing for deployment, returning from one, or navigating the shift back into civilian life, you're not alone — and this guide was created with you in mind.

10 Ways to Ruck Up© offers clear, practical steps to help you face tough days with strength and clarity. Designed with a strong visual approach and straightforward guidance, this book tackles some of the most common struggles I’ve encountered through years of listening to veterans and individuals on the front lines of change.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • 10 actionable strategies to ground, support, and reframe your mindset

  • Simple, no-nonsense tools to help when life feels chaotic

  • A starter journal section to reflect, reset, and plan your next steps

Whether you're in uniform or out, this book is a reminder that resilience is built one step at a time — and you don’t have to carry the weight alone.