One of the most selfless actions is the pursuit of radical self betterment for the purpose of being better able to serve others. The more capable the individual, the stronger the community.

The ability to maintain perspective, grace and empathy is never more important than in times-of emergency. Stress and panic lead nowhere positive, while humor in light of chaos is often the most healing and powerful tool in fostering collaboration and positive action. This is why we train to cultivate the capacity to maintain perspective no matter the circumstances.

Times of stress surface deeply ingrained cultural biases. The capacity to remain empathetic, open minded, and collaborative is critical to establishing collective community capacity.

Actions taken both prior to and in the face of adversity speak to the integrity of the individual. We train and connect so that others may shake our hands and take a quick gaze into our eyes and know we have given it everything we have to be fully ready to serve.

To be capable of service and to ensure mental acuity our bodies must be strong.

Life is a craft and readiness a medium. The more attention to detail and discipline put into honing the craft of readiness, the more powerful the individual and surrounding community becomes.

Human interaction between individuals and groups that would not typically intersect often leads to powerful informal relationships and collaborative outcomes. Readiness is a team sport and requires all facets of communities to work together. This is why we create physical spaces to foster collisions across typically siloed cultural, social, and professional divides.