"The phrase 'Get Off the X’ is a military one, which means get out of the kill zone. While it is used as a military phrase often, Chad has adapted that methodology and applied to life in general. And unlike many other “motivational speakers'' who reiterate the “I can make it, you can to” cliches, Chad shares his painful story of getting off the X from start to finish in hopes that the audience will learn from his mistakes.
Chad shares his story of being on the ‘X’ in battle and contrasts that with being on the ‘X’ in his daily life. Over a decade ago, following 8 tours in Afghanistan with a Joint Special operations Command (JSOC) task force, Chad returned home with crippling Post-Traumatic Stress disorder (PTSd) and nearly became a veteran suicide statistic. Through the grace of God, working through his wife Kathy and biblical mentor Steve Toth, Chad restored his faith and has since dedicated his life to paying it forward to other Warriors who may be struggling through his foundation, Mighty Oaks Foundation.
Audience members will be galvanized as they realize the struggles that Chad faced may be very similar to theirs. Even more so, audience members may recognize that they’ve been on the ‘X’ of life many times, even now as Chad speaks. In sharing his message, Chad hopes to touch the lives of those struggling to let them know they do not have to fight alone. We were never meant to, we always have our Father in Heaven alongside us as we progress through life. We need only realize that."