The Career Recruiter

Let’s not waste time sugarcoating anything.

We live in a world that is obsessed with being average.
Just get by. Just pass. Just show up. Be “good enough.”
Don’t work too hard. Don’t dream too big.
Blend in. Fit the mold.
Chase comfort. Chase safety. Chase mediocrity.

And the saddest part?
Most people are cool with that.

But you’re here reading this post.
Which means something inside you- or inside your son or daughter- ain’t okay with being average.
And that’s where everything changes.

Because the Marine Corps doesn’t recruit average.
We don’t train average.
We don’t produce average.

We create elite.

Let’s dive into what that really means- because this isn’t just about wearing a uniform.
It’s about becoming someone 99% of the world can’t even understand.

1. Average Is Everywhere. It’s Easy. It’s Expected.

Look around.
Walk the hallways of your average high school or college campus.

People are cutting corners.
Skipping class.
Showing up late.
Doing the bare minimum to not fail.

Then they wonder why their life feels stuck on repeat.
They blame the government, their boss, or the system….
When really, it’s just a product of average decisions made over and over and over.

You want to know the truth?
Average is a choice.

And so is excellence.
So is discipline.
So is becoming a Marine.

2. The Marine Standard: It’s Not for Everyone.

Let’s get this straight:

The Marine Corps is not a jobs program. It is not a backup plan. Its not for people who are “just trying to figure it out.”

The Marine standard is for the 1% who want more out of life. More purpose. More challenge. More respect.

The second you put your hand in the air and say, “I want to earn the title Marine,” you step onto a whole different playing field.

And let me be very clear- it is earned.
Not handed out.
Not negotiated.

3. Why High Standards Scare Most People

Here’s the thing: people LOVE to say they want high standards… until they actually have to live up to them.

Everyone wants six-pack abs, but nobody wants to give up pizza.
Everyone wants success, but they sleep in until noon.
Everyone wants to be respected, but they can’t show up on time.

The Marine standard exposes you.
You either rise or you get left behind.

That is why it scares people.

Because deep down, they know they’ve been playing small. They’ve been coasting. And the Marines don’t let you coast.

You don’t just learn how to shoot a rifle and do pushups.
You learn how to show up like a professional, think like a warrior, and act like a leader.

4. If You’re a Student Reading This….

Let’s talk.

You’ve probably been told a bunch of lies already:

“Go to college and everything will work out.”
“Just get a degree and you’ll be set.”
“Don’t worry, you’ve got time to figure it out.”

Time? Sure, you have some.
But most people waste it.

They spend their 20’s broke, aimless, and full of regret because nobody ever told them the truth:

If you want to separate from the crowd, you need to do what the crowd won’t.

You need structure.
You need discipline.
You need pressure.
You need a crucible- something that breaks off the average and brings out the elite.

That is exactly what the Marine Corps is.

It is not just about training.
It is about transformation.

5. If You’re a Parent Reading This….

Let me hit you with some truth that most people won’t say outlaid.

You’re scared.
And that is okay. It means you care.

But here’s the question you really need to ask:

Do you want your child to stay average… or become exceptional?

Because those are the two paths.

The “safe” route isn’t so safe anymore.
College costs more than ever.
Degrees are losing their value.
Debt is piling up.
Mental health issues are rising.

Meanwhile, the Marine Corps pays you to train. Gives you real-world leadership skills. Teaches you self-respect, confidence, and work ethic.

And most importantly?
It turns your kid into the kind of person other people look up to.

We’re not talking about robots.
We’re talking about resilient, mission-driven, disciplined young adults who become the leaders their generation desperately needs.

6. The Transformation is the Product

Here is what most people don’t get:

The job doesn’t matter.
The title, the MOS, the location- it’s all just the packaging.

What really matters is who you become in the process.

Because Marines don’t just “do things.”
They become someone.

They become the guy who runs toward the chaos. They become the man or woman who leads under pressure.
They become the teammates everyone wants, the friend everyone respects, the leader people listen to.

You think that doesn’t transfer into the civilian world?

Ask any CEO who they want to hire.
Ask any college professor who the most disciplined student is.
Ask an entrepreneur who the best business partners are.

It is always a Marine.

Because when you’ve been held to a higher standard, you carry that for life.

7. What the Marine Standard Looks Like in Real Life

Let’s break this down.

• You wake up before the sun. Why? Because your discipline isn’t optional.
• You get your body right. Fitness isn’t just about muscles- it is about mindset. Marines don’t just make excuses.
• You show up prepared. No half-stepping. No “I forgot.” No blaming the teacher.
• You lead by example. Whether you’re a private or a sergeant, people are watching. You raise the bar by how you carry yourself.
• You speak with confidence. No mumbling. No hiding. Marines know how to communicate under pressure.
• You protect what matters. Your team. Your mission. Your country. Your family. You stand for something.

Now tell me:
Where in life does that kind of training not give you the upper hand?

Exactly. It is everywhere.

8. Average Gets Overlooked. Marines Get Remembered.

Let me be blunt:

Nobody remembers the average dude who stayed home, played Xbox all day, and git a liberal arts degree he never used.

But you know who they do remember?

The one who left.
The one who challenged himself.
The one who came back different. Stronger.
Focused. Driven.
The one who earned the title Marine.

That title changes everything.

It’s not just words on a resume- it is a. signal to the world:

“I don’t quit. I don’t cut corners. I don’t fold under pressure. I lead. I win. I dominate.”

That is the Marine standard.

And the world needs more of it.

Final Thoughts

So here’s the deal, whether you’re 17 or 20, whether you’re the one thinking about enlisting or the parent watching from the sidelines….

There comes a moment when you’ve got to stop playing it safe and start leveling up.

This world is built for winners.
And winning is not random.
It’s the result of embracing standards that most people are too lazy, scared, and soft to chase.

Becoming a Marine is a decision.
Not just a job choice.
It’s a life-defining decision. to break away from average and become the person you were meant to be.

Will it be hard? Hell yes.
Will it be worth it? Even more so.

Because when your kid walks across the parade deck and earns the title…
When they show up to their first unit with pride in their eyes and a fire in their belly…
When YOU see them transformed into the leader you always hoped they’d become.

You’ll know:
They didn’t settle. They rose.

And that?
That lasts forever.

If this hit home, share it.
If you’re a student ready to level up- or a parent who wants to talk it through- don’t sit on the fence. Reach out. Let’s have a real conversation.

Because average is everywhere.
But greatness? That’s rare.

And becoming a Marine?
That’s where greatness starts.