Battle Drill #2 - The Abyss

"It is one thing to believe. It is another to act."

BATTLE DRILL: BRIDGING THE ABYSS

 OBJECTIVE:

· Turn belief into action—become the warrior you committed to in Battle Drill #1.

· Create a battle plan that bridges the gap between who you are today and who you must become.

· Establish measurable, disciplined steps to reinforce your Warrior’s Code in daily life.

 Step 1: Identify the Gap (Where You Stand vs. Where You Must Be)

· Review your Warrior’s Code from Battle Drill #1.

 · Identify the exact differences between your current self and the warrior you wrote about.

 · Be brutally honest—strengths, weaknesses, failures, where you fall short.

 · Determine what habits, distractions, and excuses need to be let go and which ones need to be created.

 Step 2: Set Clear, Measurable Action Steps (A,B,C)

Define specific, daily actions or Goals that will move you closer to your Warrior’s Code. Not vague goals like “try harder” or “be better.”Yes to real, defined actions with a progression system

A. Break Goals into Phases (Ramp Up the Challenge)

Instead of setting one static goal, create a three-phase plan:

 Example: Becoming a More Present Father

• Phase 1 (Weeks 1-2): No phone during dinner. Spend 20 minutes daily focused on kids.

• Phase 2 (Weeks 3-4): Schedule a dedicated family night each week, fully unplugged.

• Phase 3 (Week 5+): Build meaningful traditions—Storytime, weekend hikes, or teaching them a skill.

  
  

B. Set Minimum & Stretch Goals (Baseline vs. Warrior Standard)

A minimum keeps you accountable. A stretch goal pushes you forward.

• Minimum: The non-negotiable standard. (E.g., “I will compliment my wife daily.”)

• Stretch Goal: The higher bar you strive for. (E.g., “I will write her a handwritten note every week.”)

Example: Becoming More Disciplined with Time

• Minimum: Wake up 30 minutes earlier to focus on personal growth.

• Stretch Goal: Master a new skill within six months (e.g., a language, coding, self-defense).

  
  

C. Track Progress in a "Battle Report" (Daily & Weekly Check-ins)

Write a daily & weekly log of progress:

What went right?What went wrong?What adjustments will you make next week?

Example Battle Report Entry: I failed to get up and exercise for the allotted time block. On Tuesday specifically I was exhausted because I didn’t get enough rest after staying up to late watching a show.

 Step 3: Commit to Execution (Lock It In)

Write your Battle Plan—one page max. Keep it simple, direct, and measurable.Share it with a battle buddy, mentor, or someone who will hold you accountable.Post it somewhere visible. You should see your commitment daily.

 OUTCOME (What Success Looks Like)

 A written, concrete battle plan that aligns your daily actions with your Warrior’s Code. A clear understanding of your weaknesses and how to eliminate them. A commitment to movement, reinforcing that warriors do not wait—they act.