Adapt or Die

Adapt or Die We believe that true leadership is forged in the fires of adversity. Our unique approach emphasizes shared suffering as a catalyst for growth.

By immersing yourself in challenging situations alongside your team, you foster resilience and trust.

- AOD We started this business to develop a network of individuals that value selfless service, dedication, integrity, preparedness, and community. If we do not take personal responsibility for our safety and the safety of our loved ones, then who will? Mission:

We believe in arming responsible

citizens with the KNOWLEDGE to better prepare themselves for the FIGHT. Whatever that fight may be we EACH have a responsibility to our COMMUNITIES, our FAMILIES, and ourselves to be prepared for it. Being ADAPTIVE and having the ability to solve COMPLEX PROBLEMS is at the core of what we do here. Welcome to the TEAM. A little bit about me:

- I am an Eagle Scout, class of 2012.
- I hold a bachelor's degree in Social Studies and a second major in History, The University of Akron, 2018.
- I enlisted in the Ohio Army National Guard in 2015 as an Infantryman. I would commission as an Officer in 2018. Subsequently, I completed the Infantry Basic Officer Course in 2019. Currently I continue to serve in the Ohio Army National Guard in an Infantry Battalion. Some of the training that I have conducted includes land navigation courses, platoon, squad, and team live fire exercises, qualification ranges for the M4, M9, M2, and MK19, as well as many other training events.
- I have hiked and backpacked hundreds of miles on trails throughout the East Coast, Rocky Mountains, Appalachian Mountains, the Southwestern U.S. , and beyond.
- Currently I hold the NRA Basic Pistol Instructor Certification as well as the USCCA Concealed Carry and Home Defense Fundamentals Certification. This short synopsis of my background speaks to a few things: my certifications, my training in the military, and my experience in the great outdoors. My passion for training, adventure, and people stems from my role models, my study of history, and my Faith in God. Throughout all of these different life experiences I have learned that it is important to ALWAYS be a student. Teaching others has facilitated my learning, not only within the disciplines that I teach, but about myself and the world around me. I am excited to share this journey with each of you! Remember... if you are not always prepared, you are never prepared.

-Steven King

02/06/2026

Failure

It’s not the failed attempts at leading well that matters. Every day we mess up.

Most days I talk too much.

Most days I don’t get all my tasks done that I’d like to.

Most of the time I do fall short of my best…

Or at least it seems that way.

If you ask my people, both my Soldiers and my Family, they might disagree.

Regardless of what they might say, the fact still remains that I miss the mark more often than I would like to admit.

In that, I am thankful. First for God’s grace and mercy, and second for the patience and compassion and love that my family has for me, and third, for the support [and more patience], and wise counsel that my senior NCO’s and Officers have for me.

You guys are the real MVP’s that keep this train rolling.

So for those out there that feel like a failure. Take heart.

It’s not about how badly you fail— it’s about what you do with that failure that really matters.

And for those that care to read the Bible and confirm that there is some truth in what I am sharing today, I want to encourage you to check out a few leaders that didn’t let their failures define them: Abraham, Moses, David, Solomon, Peter, Paul, and others.

Good vs EvilNary a soul serves any other than good or evil.The question is, which do YOU serve?What is your objective ba...
01/06/2026

Good vs Evil

Nary a soul serves any other than good or evil.

The question is, which do YOU serve?

What is your objective basis of your answer?

How do you know what’s right… or wrong?

These are the questions that we often skim over, avoid, or simply ignore.

But rather than avoid this most important topic, implore you to find some objectively wise counsel, discuss, and reflect on these questions…

Because we all have a master. It’s important that we figure out who he is to make sure he’s the right one.

This is the foundation of everything we build with AOD.

Comment your answer or DM our inbox. Let’s talk about it.

Follow for more as we are forged through the fires of adversity!

Bear the BurdenAccept the challenge and execute with urgency!I know, comfort is nice. Who doesn’t want to feel all warm ...
29/05/2026

Bear the Burden

Accept the challenge and execute with urgency!

I know, comfort is nice. Who doesn’t want to feel all warm and fuzzy with coffee in hand? The temptation to linger too long in these moments is great!

When instead we could be throwing on a ruck and tabbing it out in the cold morning air with the weight of the world on our backs.

What’s the biggest difference in those two illustrations?

Growth.

Comfort is not where we grow. It is where we rest for a time; not some unknown length of time, but for as long as required to enable us to get back in the saddle and continue the mission that God has called us to.

So rest… but don’t tarry… don’t delay…

For the days are evil and time is short [Ephesians 5:16].

Be bold— allow the Lord to shape you, mold you, and forge you into the man that you have been called to be.

Adapt or Die

I said it…I am the perfect example of a “geardo”… The thing is, the gear, no matter how great it is, will only be as goo...
28/05/2026

I said it…

I am the perfect example of a “geardo”…

The thing is, the gear, no matter how great it is, will only be as good as the dude using it.

So find your people.

The go- getters… the motivated guys that are in it to win it.

The people that drop the ego, roll up their sleeves, and get to work.

Those are the people that you want on your team.

Those are the type of people that you want to learn from and exemplify.

And if you feel behind, don’t worry… we all do.

After all, the best time to start training was yesterday… but you know the second best time to start training?

RIGHT NOW.

Memorial Day 🇺🇸🫡Today I had the honor and privilege to pray with my brother and his son prior to him giving thekeynote a...
26/05/2026

Memorial Day 🇺🇸🫡

Today I had the honor and privilege to pray with my brother and his son prior to him giving the
keynote address for his town’s Memorial Day Service.

Not only that, but he invited me to give
the invocation. It was a humbling experience to represent our men and women in uniform—especially those that have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to our Nation.

As I reflect on the meaning of today… I think about the reverence that today requires, if we are to really appreciate the meaning of Memorial Day and what it represents.

I think of the commitment that so many men and women have made, in answering the call to serve, sacrifice, and die for the Soldiers to their left and to their right.

I think of the brotherhood born through blood, sweat, and tears in the midst of unimaginable hardship.

I think of the grit and commitment that can only be found amongst the brotherhood of America’s warfighters.

I think of the communities across our country that have lost their loved ones for the sake of our freedom.

I think of the teamwork that is required at every level to achieve victory over the evil in this world—both at home and abroad.

And I think of the sacrificial leadership that it requires
to lead those teams at every echelon.

So today has been a day of reflection.

And tomorrow is a day of action. Every single day we must remember their sacrifice by living lives that honor them.

I pray that the Lord would give me the strength, courage, and boldness that is required to be the leader that Christ has called me to be; so that I can honor their sacrifice, as I carry forward the banner of freedom.

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20/05/2026

Rest here.

The weight of leadership.

The saying rings true: “Heavy is the head that wears the crown.”

As a leader you stand alone in front of your organization. You bear the burden of responsibility when things go wrong. When things go right, you give the credit to your people.

To be in the place of leadership is a burden, but it is also an honor— in some instances, a sacred one.

As a leader of Soldiers, I am humbled by the work that my troops put in. My subordinate leaders, my senior NCO’s, my junior NCO’s— they grind and grind hard to ensure their people are taken care of and the mission is accomplished.

This is no easy task.

If you do not take time to intentionally rest and reset, you will buckle under the weight of it all.

So weary traveler, I beseech you, rest. You deserve it… and further more, you need it.

For the sake of those that depend on you, rest.

14/05/2026

❌ Motivation ❌

Discipline vs motivation…

Discipline wins every time.

As men we inherently have a responsibility to lead by example by caring for our families.

How do we do that?

Why do we do that?

We do it out of love.

And love is NOT a feeling, but a choice.

We choose to show up daily.

We choose to provide financially.

We choose to protect them from harm. From both the physical and the spiritual threats.

We do this through being physically and spiritually fit.

We make these choices daily, not because we are motivated, but because it’s our God given purpose. It is inherent. This is why we were placed here as husbands and fathers.

And if you aren’t a husband or father yet but desire to be in your heart of hearts — prepare yourself NOW. Do not wait. Do not delay.

Does a warrior wait for the day of battle to put on his armor and draw his sword?

No!

So do not wait to train. Train now. Not based on whether or not you’re motivated to do so.

Do it because you know your purpose. You know your mission. You know your calling.

And if you don’t know your purpose, your mission, or your calling — it’s past time to figure that out.

If any of this doesn’t make sense or you feel lost, reach out. I don’t have all the answers, but I’ve learned hard lessons.

I’m here to help, brothers.

Be bold. Be decisive. Think. Plan. Act.

Not tomorrow, but today.

Adapt or Die.

Silence.It’s something we often run from.That’s because it exposes us.Because in the silence we are faced with our thoug...
13/05/2026

Silence.

It’s something we often run from.

That’s because it exposes us.

Because in the silence we are faced with our thoughts.

In the silence we are faced with reality.

There’s a reason why most people don’t really know themselves.

Their passions.

Their purpose.

Their hurts.

Their dreams.

And the why behind it all.

So find the silence, face the thoughts, and speak the truth over yourself. Allow the Holy Spirit to work through that heart of yours.

As leaders we have to do this.

This is what grounds us.

And if we aren’t grounded in truth, but instead we are grounded in ego, self, pride, lust, and the carnal things of life, we will fail our people.

This is something I struggle with more often than I’d like to admit to myself…

But hey, the truth that we eventually come to in the silence… that will set us free.

Limits.Don’t let the world, society, or other people define your limits.Allow only the Lord to do that.It’s a narrow gat...
12/05/2026

Limits.

Don’t let the world, society, or other people define your limits.

Allow only the Lord to do that.

It’s a narrow gate and a narrow road.

It’s a rough road and the night is cold and dark.

The terror you feel will be overwhelming at times…

But take heart! The LORD is near.

This is what real leaders do.

These are the kinds of leaders we seek to develop in our teams, our organizations, and our families.

So confirm your azimuth with the Holy Spirit and CHARLIE MIKE (continue mission).

Adapt or Die.

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