Today, The Operators Collective remembers the service members who fought, the ones who never came home, and the generation whose courage still sets the standard.
The hardest training isn’t designed to prove how tough you are. It’s designed to reveal who you become when things stop going your way. That’s where trust, teamwork, and character are built.
Today we remember those who stormed the beaches, those who gave everything, and those whose actions changed the course of history. We will never forget. 🇺🇸
No two audiences are the same.
At POAM's 2026 Annual Convention, Robert O'Neill shared lessons on leadership, service, and sacrifice from his time in the SEAL Teams.
Thank you to POAM for the opportunity and the feedback. @mchooyah
Some lessons stay with you long after the hardest days are over. And sometimes the things that nearly break you end up teaching you the most about how to keep moving forward.
Some people spend years preparing for a moment they may never face. And when that moment finally comes, it changes more than just the mission. It changes the person too.
At the White House celebrating MAC Energy. The Operators Collective is built on connecting operators, founders, and mission driven people who share a commitment to service, discipline, performance, and purpose. Grateful to be part of it.
@mchooyah@JeffGumFrogman@calleymeans
Championship mindset. Mission-first leadership.
A strong day connecting with champions, veterans, and leaders who understand what it takes to perform under pressure and represent something bigger than themselves.
The Operators Collective is built on those same principles!
Some lessons follow you long after the mission ends. Take care of the team. Take care of the people depending on you. Then make sure you haven’t forgotten to take care of yourself too. @kajlarsen
Different backgrounds. Different paths. Same standard. The pursuit of excellence brings the right people together. Great conversation with athletes, entrepreneurs and leaders built on discipline, consistency and teamwork. Looking forward to what’s ahead with MAC Energy. @mchooyah
Sometimes change doesn’t start with motivation. It starts with a hard look in the mirror and realizing the road you’re on isn’t the one you want to keep walking. @RayCashCare@realbrycehenson
Some people go through pain and pass it on. Others go through pain, heal from it, and make sure the people around them never have to carry the same scars. That’s real strength. @RayCashCare
After years of speaking and running multiple ventures, @mchooyah realized the demand wasn't just for his story, but for the mindset behind it: discipline, accountability, and the "never quit" standard forged in SEAL training. @kajlarsen
A lot of problems in life get worse because people react emotionally instead of taking a second to think clearly. Good communication, patience, and the ability to handle difficult conversations without ego are skills that matter more than most people realize. @mchooyah
One of the most valuable skills you can learn is separating emotion from decision making. Most bad decisions happen when people react too fast instead of taking a second to think clearly. Calm people usually make better choices under pressure. @mchooyah
Confidence comes from preparation, not guessing. The best operators don’t waste time pretending they know every detail before a mission starts. They trust their training, adapt in real time, and figure out the rest when they get there. @mchooyah