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Develop the mental strength to tackle any challenge that comes your way and unlock the power to live your most purposeful, fulfilling life. Through Jumpstart, Dave will personalize The Road to Resilience program to equip you with the tools and mindset for this transformative journey in just five impactful weeks.

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The Road To Resilience Program

Our clinically proven program uses a teachable, three-step process to build resilient leaders, encourage courageous followers, and create communities of character.

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Dave’s book offers a concise and inspiring introduction to the foundational elements of spiritual resilience. Join our email list and we will send you a free digital download.

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About Dave

David Wurtzel is the founder of The FirstTwenty, a nonprofit dedicated to the health and wellness of America’s firefighters and first responders. First Twenty programs have serve over 100,000 first responders nationwide and have been utilized by government agencies from the Department of Defense, and the United States Forest Service to major municipalities like Baltimore, Detroit and Philadelphia.

In his two decades of on-the-job experience, David served as both a structural and wildland firefighter. He won the gold medal in the Firefighter Combat Challenge World Championships Over 50 Relay in both 2017 and 2018 and the silver in 2019. The culmination of Dave’s passion and experience is The Road to Resilience, a clinically proven program, that builds spiritual resilience, creates community, and strengthens character.