The Workbook
Fillable exercises from Last Parade, identity, values, standards and direction beyond the uniform. Write it down, date the page. Come back to it.
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41 chapter exercises across the six parts of the book. Work through them in order, or jump to where you are.
Part One: The Last Parade
The departure, what ends, what stays, the first 30 days.
Before the Last Parade
What to do before the final chapter of service begins. Three things, written down before you turn the page.
The Last Parade
What changes when the role stops. What ends. What does not. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
The Reality Gap
Day 1 without the chain of command. What transition actually looks like. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Your Risk Scan
Traps, warning signs and honest accounting. Where most veterans go wrong. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
The Handover Pack
Admin, paperwork, money, housing and proof of service. The handover pack nobody gave you. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Your Support Network
Who matters, who to contact and when to check in. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Your First 30 Days (Part One Close)
A simple plan for stability and momentum. This is the Part One exercise, complete all four items before reading Part Two.
Part Two: What Stays
Identity, values, standards and beliefs beyond the uniform.
Identity Beyond Uniform
Roles, traits, strengths and non-negotiables. Who you are without the title. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Your Values
Your code and your red lines. What you stand for when no one is watching. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Standards Without Rank
What you will and will not accept from yourself. The discipline that has no rank slide. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Beliefs and Accountability
Expectations, ownership rules and responsibility. The difference between a reason and an excuse. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Pride Without Pedestal
Speaking about service with confidence. Not performance, not apology. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Confidence Without Rank (Part Two Close)
Authority, humility and self-respect in a world that does not know your history. This is the Part Two exercise, complete all items before reading Part Three.
Part Three: The Internal Battle
Discipline, weight, anger, emotional fitness and relationships.
Discipline Without a Chain of Command
Building your own operating rhythm when no one is giving orders. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
The Weight You Carry
Loss, grief, identity shock and loyalty. What transition really costs. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Anger and Control
Causes, choices, safe outlets and what action looks like. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Emotional Fitness
Self-checks, triggers and recovery actions. The weekly maintenance most veterans skip. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Sleep, Training, Fuel
The basics that underpin everything else. Non-negotiables, not nice-to-haves. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Relationships at Home (Part Three Close)
Boundaries, reconnection and the honest conversations that cannot be deferred. This is the Part Three exercise, complete all items before reading Part Four.
Part Four: The Next Mission
Direction, skills, work options, money and interviews.
Direction and Purpose
Mission, priorities and what contribution looks like now. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Skills Translation
From tasks to outcomes to evidence that civilians can understand and trust. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Your Proof Stories
Results, examples, metrics and credibility in plain language. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Civilian Culture
Language, feedback and conflict. What changes. What does not. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Communication and Influence
Meetings, stakeholders and negotiation without rank to fall back on. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Work Options
Employment, contracting, portfolio work. What fits your life? Complete this before reading the next chapter.
The Role Filter
Accept, reject, avoid. A decision framework for every offer. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Money, Security and Freedom
Pay, buffers and lifestyle design. What security actually requires. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Interviews and Job Search (Part Four Close)
CVs, LinkedIn, applications, preparation and scripts that work. This is the Part Four exercise, complete all items before reading Part Five.
Part Five: Leadership and Business
Leading, networks, pressure, and building a business.
Leading Without Uniform
Influence without authority. Trust without rank. What leadership actually is. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Rebuilding Your Network
Cadence, outreach and community. Who belongs in your corner now? Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Relationship Resilience
Friends, family, teams and the long game. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Handling Pressure
Stress, decisions, conflict and setbacks in civilian life. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Staying Sharp
Learning plan, mentors and feedback loops. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Entrepreneurship Readiness
Fit, risk controls and an honest assessment before you commit. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
The Routes
Franchising, licensing and affiliate. The fast-track options, honestly assessed. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Your First Offer, and Your First Customer (Part Five Close)
Problem, promise, price, proof — and the conversations that turn them into revenue. This is the Part Five exercise, complete all items before reading Part Six.
Part Six: Buddy Buddy
The 5 and 20 Principle, check yourself, check your buddies.
The 5 and 20 Principle
What it is, why it matters and how it applies in civilian life. Check yourself. Check your buddies. Act before the crisis arrives.
Check Yourself
The self-assessment veterans resist and need. Weekly, monthly, honestly. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Check Your Buddies
Asking better questions. Reading the signs. Acting before it becomes a crisis. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
Before Crisis
What action looks like before the emergency arrives. Complete this before reading the next chapter.
A Life Worth Staying For (Part Six Close)
Purpose, people, contribution and the long mission. This is the Part Six exercise, complete all three before you close the book.