Testimonials

"In reading Jack’s book I felt like I was back in spiritual boot camp. A hard-nosed and effective approach to spiritual growth that is not a luxury, but rather a necessity, in these troubled times. I would be honored to go into spiritual combat with Jack any day. If you want to take your spiritual values into the real world follow THIS leader and the advice he shares with the intensity of a drill sergeant and the compassion of a spiritual icon."
Dick Grace
Former US Marine, Buddhist Activist and
Founder Grace Family Vineyards

"You could say that author Jack Schropp is the next "peaceful warrior," albeit his book, UNBEATABLE, is unique and the first of its kind. Surprisingly, while the author is a former Navy SEAL Commander, his book speaks as much to women as it does to men! It's an excellent book for my book club. I know it will ignite lots of meaningful discussions.
The author takes a hardnosed approach to spiritual growth - he's not touchy, feely. He's a tough sort and brutally honesty about his own failures and weaknesses. It is refreshing that the author DOES NOT put himself on a pedestal for the readers to follow, worship or admire like a lot of the self-help, self-proclaimed gurus. He's a human being who has made a lot of mistakes like the rest of us. I found that inviting.
While most leadership or self-help books are motivational and offers advice, this one is more "haunting" or "confronting." After closing the book, I was left almost annoyed at the author, questioning his ideas. I felt tormented until I saw something different in what he was saying, which provided me with a whole new outlook about my own life.
Among his many points, Schropp says that there is nowhere to get to in life. Life is happening right now, right now, right now. Like Navy SEALs, we need to FULLY embrace that our lives are at stake in every moment. "LIFE'S A FREAKIN' COMBAT ZONE," Jack says. So, the only time we can participate in our lives IS right now. So, Schropp offers the 12 secrets to being unbeatable which the reader can apply to his/her life RIGHT NOW. We all possess these secrets, but at different degrees. The idea is to distinguish what secrets are the weakest within us and simply polish them so that we can be UNBEATABLE as a matter of routine - within our careers, family or romantic relationships."
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"Jack Schropp was sure paying attention while he was taking in the life lessons of BEING a SEAL.
Now the rest of the world can be lucky enough to learn from Jack’s insights and experience."
Governor Jesse Ventura

"A beautiful oxymoron ... SEAL for Peace? A fascinating book for men and women that celebrates World Peace, and stresses the importance of taking action in one’s life -- RIGHT NOW!"
Donald Ziraldo
President of Inniskillin Wines and Recipient of ‘The Order of Canada’

"Unbeatable speaks the truth. Even if you’re not ready to make the commitment, read the book once to get the basic concept. Then, when you hit rock bottom, start on page one."
Laura Post, age 18

"I particularly liked Jack's description of an "operator." I met many guys in recon who fit that description and could get ANYTHING done that needed to be done."
J. Barrie Graham
President and CEO, Exchange Bank

"Unbeatable is destined to be a classic. Never before have I been given the opportunity to learn first-hand the 'secrets' behind the extraordinary success of the Navy SEALs, and get the blueprint on how to apply them to my own life. Recreating my life as extraordinary began with opening this book."
Tari Stork
Public Relations

"I had the opportunity to read this book and do the exercises with my husband, and at a time when we were challenged in our relationship. The book and exercises opened up conversations about our marriage that we never would have had otherwise. Life-long therapy can’t give people what they can get in Jack’s book and in less than 200 pages. It’s the best investment for any couple looking to have an extraordinary relationship."
Dina Robb
Pharmaceutical Medical Representative
Toronto, Canada

 

"Hi Shari,
I've wanted to get in touch since our wonderful evening with you and Jack at the King Street Holiday Inn. But I also wanted to wait until I'd read the book and mulled it over. And sure enough, just like your husband said, we are already unbeatable, and in my case, I'd allowed events/people/circumstances to get in the way of that fact.
Kim and I both mark that seminar as a turning point. We continue to quote Jack at each other whenever we slip into our old whiny victim roles. I've spent the past 13 years working on a mainstream novel, a labor of love, with more rejections and rewrites than I can count. Last winter, I finally secured the agent of my dreams who asked me to do ONE more rewrite, the strengthening of one thread of the story line. Around that time, my mother was diagnosed with Parkinsons, and instead of launching with my usual grit into this last round of work, I fell into a deep funk and couldn't write a word all winter. Ironically, I continued to teach and try to inspire others, but then I'd come home and just lie there like a dead fish. Then I saw the ad for Jack's workshop, and we went . . . and you were there to remind me of what I'd said to a fresh-faced young writer nearly 20 years ago. I cannot tell you what that meant to me, followed by the one-two punch of Jack's amazing presentation. Did the Universe hire you two, or what?
Since then, I've just returned from a 10 day writing retreat in Algonquin, where I wrote 17,000 words without even trying. The inspiration channel is open again, and I'm smiling from the inside. I can look at those 13 years now not as failure (like, boy are you a loser!) but failing my way toward success. I didn't quit, dammit. I still haven't.
I also wanted to share my other classroom memory of you. I remember your bright eyes. They were eager, open, ready to learn and fully experience whatever I had to offer. You still have those bright eyes. And even though you didn't become a romance writer, you learned to live romantically. My God, you get paid to drink wine, and you're married to a SEAL! It doesn't get much more romantic than that.
So thank you, to both of you, from the bottom of my heart. I can hardly wait for our paths to cross again."
Elaine Stirling
Author and Teacher
Toronto, Canada