"I have been neck-deep in shit
and almost drowned, literally,
but I got out; you can too!"
- Jason Pike
My Mission
To help others persevere and find the strength to face adversity, fear, and hope.
To inspire others to make each day count,
do something special and significant each and every day.
To spread hope, and encouragement to anyone going through tough times.
Meet Jason
A decorated combat veteran with 31 years of service in the United States Army, Lt. Col. Jason G. Pike, USA, Retired, served both as an enlisted soldier and officer, including nine years overseas in five countries. With over 30 service awards and badges, his first book, A Soldier Against All Odds, shares his life in uniform with brutal honesty and inspiration. His second book, Out of the Uniform, Back into Civilian Life, provides a vital blueprint for veterans navigating VA benefits. In his third book, Leading Through the Crossfire, Jason helps readers overcome toxic leadership challenges in the workplace.
"You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them."
- Maya Angelo
#1 BESTSELLER
A Solider Against All Odds
I AM A SOLDIER AGAINST ALL ODDS, and what follows is a genuine and frank account—the good, the very bad, and the very ugly—of my thirty-one years in uniform. Diagnosed at age seven with an acute learning disability and failing first grade that year, I was sent back to repeat it. At age nine, I was diagnosed with osteomyelitis, a crippling bone disease dissolving the bone of my knee that added to my academic challenges and a significant physical disadvantage.
My military career began when I signed up with the National Guard at age seventeen. I continued through more than three decades of national guard and active service to retire at the rank of lieutenant colonel. I was told that none of it would be possible, and there were undoubtedly excellent grounds for that advice. I was not college bound, plain and simple. My story, therefore, is one of perseverance, and a refusal to quit, no matter what, a characteristic gifted to me by my father. Once I did it, everyone asked, “how the hell did you do it?” And many times, I asked myself the same question.
#1 Bestseller
Out of the Uniform,
Back into Civilian Life
No Nonsense Veterans Benefits Guide
An invaluable resource for veterans seeking clear, actionable guidance to navigate the often complex landscape of Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and assistance programs. When you hang up that uniform and step into civilian life, no matter how long you served, the transition is overwhelming, and getting to grips with your VA benefits is the first order of business.
As a veteran, you might be facing challenges related to healthcare, education, employment, housing, or disability, and seeking information on how to access these various benefits offered by the VA is a complex and daunting process. Lt. Col. Jason G. Pike, USA, Retired has mastered this process and now provides an insider's look at VA benefits, what it has to offer, and how to get what is yours.
Out of the Uniform, Back into Civilian Life will help you get into more VA benefits and assistance programs than you ever thought were out there.
#1 Bestseller
Leading Through the Crossfire
In both military and corporate careers, encountering toxic leadership is inevitable. A single toxic leader can poison an entire system, leading to feelings of isolation, helplessness, and even despair. Such environments can become career-ending nightmares. In Leading Through the Crossfire, Lt. Col. Jason Pike, with 31 years of Army experience, offers invaluable guidance by drawing from his own experiences and those of others, providing practical advice for navigating and overcoming toxic work environments. Lt. Col. Pike explores how to approach agencies responsible for addressing leadership failings and when it may be better to pursue alternative routes. By the end of this book, readers will gain the skills needed to identify, manage, and ultimately prevail over the challenges posed by toxic leaders. Join Lt. Col. Pike on this journey to tackle toxic situations in your life, learning from his insights and the experiences of others to conquer toxic leadership in both the workplace and service.
