Perpetual Grit

Perpetual Grit Built - Not Given.

My mission is to call young men and women higher by helping them build strength of character, clarity of identity, and confidence under pressure so they are prepared for whatever life brings!

09/12/2026

Reposting because the videos were cut short.

IG tells me it’s too long and won’t share with other audiences. I don’t care. I can’t take all my thoughts and emotions and put them into a cookie cutter clip that the algorithm likes.

Will it get a lot of views? Nope.

The goal has and never will be about that. My goal is that if my kids see this someday, they know who their dad was with just a little more depth.

God Bless you all!

This day never gets simple.I sat with it a long time before I could even put the words together.We all remember where we...
09/11/2026

This day never gets simple.

I sat with it a long time before I could even put the words together.

We all remember where we were.

The harder work is what we do with that memory.
Remember. Honor. Don’t just relive it.

Educate the ones who weren’t there.

On 9/12 we were one country.

Different lives. Same flag. Same grief. Same resolve.
The best of us showed up that morning.

The work now is finding our way back to who we were the day after.

09/01/2026

The Perpetual Grit Mindset Series is almost here.

I’m going to start sharing pieces of the series over the next few weeks, beginning with the introduction.

This is a 10 module, self paced mindset development program built for middle school through high school students. It can be completed individually or alongside a parent, creating an opportunity for some important conversations along the way.

The goal is bigger than motivation.

I want young people who complete this program to develop greater confidence, resilience, accountability, self awareness, leadership, and the ability to handle adversity.

But more than anything, I want them to begin thinking intentionally about the person they’re becoming.

We don’t stumble into purpose. We design it intentionally so we know where we’re headed.

My hope is simple: give young people tools now that many of us didn’t learn until much later in life.

The full series should be available at https://perpetualgrit.com in the next 2 to 3 weeks.

I’m also building a similar program for young adults through executive leaders that we’ll start recording that soon.

The preparation starts now.

Built Not Given.

I’ve been reflecting a lot on my trip to Georgia Military College and GMC Prep.One thing stood out to me: this generatio...
08/28/2026

I’ve been reflecting a lot on my trip to Georgia Military College and GMC Prep.

One thing stood out to me: this generation is searching for authenticity and connection.

They feel real pressure to succeed. Pressure to perform. Pressure to have the answers. Pressure to become something.

Our job is not to steer them toward our goals and dreams.

It is to help them discover theirs.

Give them direction. Challenge them. Hold them accountable. But also give them the space to figure out who they are, what they stand for, and what kind of life they want to build.

And to the young men and women figuring it out:

Choose your circle wisely.

The people you surround yourself with will influence how you think, what you believe is possible, and ultimately who you become.

Find people who challenge you. People who tell you the truth. People who celebrate your wins and refuse to let you settle.

And never confuse where you are today with where you are capable of going.

Your circumstances may shape part of your story, but they do not get to write the ending.

The future is bright.

Built Not Given.



GMC Prep School
Georgia Military College

08/18/2026

SCHEDULE UPDATE: WE’RE MOVING TO SUNDAY!

The Perpetual Grit 9/11 Memorial Monster Mash is now Sunday, September 13th from 9:00–11:00 AM.

Bring the family. Build a team with your neighbors. Come ready to work, compete, and honor those we will never forget.

Strong families are built by carrying the load together.

See you there! (https://calendly.com/mlairdavn/perpetual-grit-family-monster-mash)

Built Not Given.

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