From battlefield discipline to open-road clarity. I help people move forward when quitting feels easier.
Progress doesn’t come from perfection.
It comes from trying again.
I’m Dr. Barry S. Ricoma — a military veteran, father, international best-selling author, and speaker.
For 29 years, I operated in high-stakes environments where accountability wasn’t optional and failure carried real consequences. That experience shaped how I approach leadership, resilience, and growth.
But this isn’t about titles.
It’s about becoming better — through healing, self-awareness, discipline, and forward movement.
Everything I do follows a clear path…
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