"Who will I become if I say yes?"

Become the man you know you're capable of becoming

Build the discipline, grit, and character to become a dependable leader, husband, father, and man of purpose, in three days that will change the way you carry the rest of your life.

Oct 2 → Oct 4 · 72 Hrs
Oct 2–4, 2026Three days, forged
Verdugo PinesWrightwood, California
Small GroupLimited spots by design
Faith-DrivenRooted in Christian principles
The heaviest burden you will ever carry is the weight of unrealized potential.
The Grit Project Built by men. For men. To impact generations.
The Problem Isn't Stress

The greatest threat to your potential isn't failure. It's comfort.

Most men don't lose because they aren't capable. They lose because they slowly settle. Comfort becomes routine, routine becomes complacency, and complacency quietly steals purpose, leadership, and impact.

Will you stay comfortable, or will you answer the call to become the man God created you to be?

The Weight You're Carrying

You know exactly what this feels like

FrustratedBecause you know what to do, and still aren't doing it.
GuiltyBecause you aren't doing it.
EmbarrassedBecause you're making the excuses you swore you'd never make.
DiscouragedBecause you've started over so many times you've lost count.
StuckBecause nothing seems to change for long.
DisappointedNot in life. In yourself. And that disappointment hurts more than failure.

If any of this sounds familiar — you're not broken. You're just ready for something to change.

Bill Lee
Bill Lee — deployment
Bill Lee — Marine Corps Ball
Bill Lee — leading Marines
Bill Lee
Major, USMC (Ret.) · Founder, Be Better With Grit
I've Fought The Battle Too

I know what it's like to feel called to more but struggle to consistently become more.

"The gap between the man you are and the man you're called to become is bridged by disciplined action."

I knew what discipline looked like. I respected it. I admired disciplined men. Yet there were seasons when my actions didn't match my ambitions. I'd set goals, lose momentum, make excuses, and start over. I knew I was capable of more, but knowing wasn't enough.

Everything changed when I stopped waiting for motivation and started choosing disciplined action. Motivation comes and goes. Discipline is a decision.

That's how grit is forged. Today, Be Better With Grit exists to help other men close that same gap: one decision, one challenge, and one hard thing at a time.

Do hard things. Become the man you're called to be.

Most Men Try To Change Their Results Before They Change Themselves

The FORGE Method

01/05

FFocus on What You Control

Ownership
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02/05

OOwn Your Standards

Identity
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03/05

RRepeat Disciplined Actions

Discipline
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GGrow Through Adversity

Grit
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EElevate Into Excellence

Legacy
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First, you take ownership. Then you build discipline. Discipline develops grit. Grit creates confidence. Confidence produces excellence. Excellence allows you to become the leader, husband, father, and man you were created to be. This is the path from potential to purpose.

OWNERSHIP DISCIPLINE GRIT CONFIDENCE EXCELLENCE
What Changes When You Close The Gap

What you'll walk away carrying

Build Self-Trust

You believe your own promises again

For the first time in years, when you say "I'm going to do this," you actually do it. That changes everything.

Real Confidence

Earned confidence — not borrowed

The kind that comes from keeping commitments and getting through hard things. Not fake. Not motivated-Monday hype. Solid.

No More Restarts

You stop starting over

No more endless cycles of start, quit, feel guilty, restart. You become the man who follows through.

Mental Toughness

Setbacks become fuel, not stopping points

Life doesn't get easier. But you get stronger — and for the first time, the life you've been chasing starts chasing you back.

Leadership

People begin to follow you

They trust you more. Respect you more. Follow you more, because disciplined men naturally lead.

Brotherhood Beyond The Weekend

The Brotherhood Doesn't End At Camp

Most retreats give you a high and send you home. This one gives you a community. Every man who attends gets access to the BBWG Fellowship Hub — a private, secured brotherhood platform exclusively for men who've been through the FORGE. Think of it like your own private community — built for accountability, not distraction. No ads. No algorithm. No noise.

Daily Accountability

Post wins, share struggles, hold each other to the standard. Men who were in the dirt with you — still in your corner.

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Coffee & Grit

Weekly check-ins and group discussions. Simple. Consistent. Iron sharpening iron — from wherever you are.

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Shared Wins

Successes build on each other. Your breakthrough becomes the next man's permission to keep going.

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Private & Secure

Members only. No public access. What's shared in the brotherhood stays in the brotherhood.

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Men Who Showed Up

What They're Saying

These aren't polished reviews. These are real men who made the decision.

"Bill was a Marine's Marine who led from the front, but it was his authenticity and grace that left the deepest impression."

"Bill helped me see past my own limitations when I couldn't see them myself. His quiet, steadfast leadership and authentic faith changed the trajectory of my life."

"I was facing one of the lowest points of my life. Bill never wrote me off. He modeled what quiet, steadfast Christian leadership looks like in a gritty, unforgiving environment — and helped me see beyond my circumstances and recognize the potential I couldn't see in myself."

"He leads by example, walks his faith out in the real world, and understands how to help men forge character out of adversity. The slightest change in direction can completely change a life. Bill helped me make those course corrections, and the impact continues to shape my leadership, family, and career today."

"Looking back, adversity and pruning were necessary, or I would be dead or in prison today. Bill helped me see past my limitations and gave me a picture of the man I could become. Today, as a Marine Corps officer preparing to pin on Lieutenant Colonel, I carry forward many of the leadership principles I learned from him years ago."

"I would absolutely recommend anyone work with Bill. He leads by example, lives his faith authentically, and knows how to help men forge character out of adversity."

LtCol Select Tom T., USMC
Transformation & Leadership
"Mr. Lee has a unique ability to see potential in people before they see it in themselves. He never demanded respect through authority; he earned it through consistency, integrity, and the example he set every day."

"I worked for Mr. Lee during a critical season of my life between the ages of 19 and 20 — a time when many young men are trying to figure out who they are, what they stand for, and what kind of life they want to build. Looking back, I can confidently say that the lessons I learned from him continue to influence me every day."

"Mr. Lee never taught leadership as a theory. He lived it. One phrase I heard often was, 'You can't lead others until you can lead yourself.' His example reminded me of Paul's instruction to Timothy: 'Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, and in purity' (1 Timothy 4:12)."

"Another lesson that has stayed with me is, 'Don't let your emotions dictate your actions.' In a culture that often encourages people to follow their feelings, Mr. Lee taught me the importance of discipline, personal responsibility, and making decisions based on conviction rather than emotion. I see it reflected in Scripture: 'Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says' (James 1:22)."

"The impact of his mentorship reaches far beyond the work we did together. It has influenced how I pursue my education, how I prepare for future leadership, how I serve others, and the kind of husband and father I hope to become someday."

"If you're looking for someone who will simply make you feel good, Mr. Lee is probably not the person for you. But if you're looking for someone who will challenge you to grow, hold you accountable, and help you become the man you were created to be, I cannot recommend him highly enough."

Joshua Taflinger
Camp Staff & Mentee

* Testimonials used with permission from Tom T. and Joshua Taflinger

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The Location

Verdugo Pines Camp

A private mountain setting designed for reflection, growth, challenge, and transformation.

  • Address2400 Big Pines Highway, Wrightwood, California 92397
  • DatesOctober 2–4, 2026 · Three transformational days
  • SettingPrivate, faith-driven camp · Limited spots available
  • Elevation6,000 ft · Mountain air, pine trees, open sky
  • ActivitiesAxe throwing, archery, disc golf, fire pit gatherings
  • IncludedAll meals and lodging · No extra cost
The Investment

What it takes to show up

One weekend. One decision. A lifetime of momentum.

Here's what's included — and what it's worth:
  • Three days of FORGE Method teaching & workshops$800
  • All meals for the full retreat (Fri dinner – Sun lunch)$300
  • Lodging at Verdugo Pines Camp — 2 nights$400
  • Small-group coaching & personal action plan$500
  • FORGE Method framework & materials$200
  • BBWG Fellowship Hub — lifetime access$400
Total Value $2,600
Your Investment $2,600  $1,300
  • Three days of teaching, workshops, and challenging physical activities
  • All meals and lodging at Verdugo Pines Camp
  • Small-group connection and lifelong brotherhood
  • A personal plan for the life you want to build
  • Access to the FORGE Method framework and materials
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Spots are limited. This is a small, intentional group by design, not a mass event. Register early to hold your place.
⏱ Early Registration Deadline

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Questions

Frequently Asked

The man who knows he was created for more but is tired of settling for less, and is ready to stop drifting and do hard things.
Three days of teaching and workshops, challenging physical activities, meals and lodging, small-group connection, and a personal plan you'll actually keep.
October 2–4, 2026 at Verdugo Pines Camp, 2400 Big Pines Highway, Wrightwood, CA 92397. Space is limited. A private, faith-driven camp for men ready to grow.
This isn't a fitness test. The physical activities are challenging, but they're built to stretch you where you are, not to weed anyone out. Show up honest about your limits and you'll be fine.
Be Better With Grit is faith-centered and rooted in Christian principles, but this retreat is for any man ready to do the work. You don't have to belong to a specific church or denomination to attend.
Yes, most men do. You'll leave with real relationships, not just a weekend. Showing up alone is often exactly how the brotherhood starts.
Book a free call — no pressure. We'll talk through where you are and whether the FORGE Method is the right fit for you or the young men you lead. You can also reach Bill directly at Bill@bebetterwithgrit.com · (760)249-2339.

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"Who will I become if I say yes?"

Stop settling. Start becoming.

October 2–4, 2026 · Verdugo Pines Camp, Wrightwood, CA

Space is limited. Break the cycle and build a life of purpose.

The mission of Be Better With Grit:

To help men break free from mediocrity and build lives of discipline, strength, purpose, and impact together.

— Bill Lee
Founder, Be Better With Grit