Has life kicked your ass lately? Good. Now fight back. Life on Offense is the battle guide for high achievers who’ve hit a wall. Whether you're changing careers, rebuilding after failure, or questioning your next move, this book gives you a clear path to take back control. You don’t need more motivation. You need a system that holds up when life gets tough. This is it. At its core is the HARD framework: Health, Affluence, Relationships, and Development . Forged through failure, grit, and relentless iteration, HARD helps you grow in every domain without letting the rest fall apart. Authors Siegfried “Jay” Tiegs and James Thornton are endurance athletes and Army veterans who rose from humble beginnings to become commissioned officers. James is a West Point graduate; Jay climbed the ranks from enlisted to officer. Both hit rock bottom in life and found themselves through the struggle. Now, they share the hard-earned lessons that helped them rise, lead, and live with purpose. Together, they’ve coached, mentored, and built elite teams around the world. The tactics are here. The system is tested. Now it’s your move.