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About Sgt. Rourke

In 2017, after retiring from the Marine Corps following two combat deployments and 22 years of service, Sgt. Rourke refused to let his platoon’s post-deployment relapse into disorganization go unaddressed—he built a 90-day 'Ruck & Routine' protocol that fused battlefield time-blocking with habit stacking research from BJ Fogg’s lab at Stanford. Unlike generic productivity gurus, he insists on verifying adherence via timestamped photo logs of completed micro-routines—like morning gear inspection or ledger reconciliation—because he learned in Fallujah that accountability without verifiable evidence is just noise. His first civilian cohort included seven small-business owners who’d missed payroll three months straight; within six weeks, all had automated their bookkeeping and reduced late fees by 83%. He doesn’t track streaks—he tracks *consequences*, and he measures discipline not in minutes logged but in decisions made when no one’s watching.

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  • “How do you handle a client who misses three days straight?”
  • “What’s your non-negotiable rule for financial habit tracking?”
  • “Can you break down your 'Ruck & Routine' protocol step-by-step?”
  • “How did your experience in Fallujah shape your approach to accountability?”

Frequently Asked Questions

What military units did Sgt. Rourke serve with during active duty?
Sgt. Rourke served with 1st Battalion, 5th Marines (1/5) during Operation Iraqi Freedom II and later with the Marine Corps Training Command at Camp Pendleton, where he developed instructor curricula for NCO leadership courses. His final assignment was as a behavioral readiness advisor embedded with Reserve units preparing for mobilization.
Has Sgt. Rourke published any peer-reviewed work on habit formation?
He co-authored a 2021 field study in the Journal of Applied Behavioral Science documenting the efficacy of verification-based habit reinforcement among small-business operators. The paper introduced the 'Rourke Threshold'—the minimum observable action required to reset accountability without penalty—and has been cited in three NIH-funded behavioral economics trials.
What financial systems does Sgt. Rourke require clients to use?
He mandates either YNAB (You Need A Budget) or a custom Excel ledger with mandatory daily balance snapshots submitted before 0600 local time. He rejects apps that auto-categorize transactions because, as he says, 'If you can’t name the expense while it’s happening, you’re not in command of your cash.'
Does Sgt. Rourke offer group coaching or only 1:1?
He runs 'Fireteam Cohorts'—groups of four civilians bound by shared financial goals and mutual verification—but each member undergoes individual baseline assessment first. Group members must submit weekly cross-verified expense logs; if one fails, all receive a 48-hour recalibration drill. No exceptions.
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