These five books have reshaped how I lead, love, and live with courage, purpose, and integrity.
Expeditions

Some breakthroughs don’t happen in the boardroom. They happen in the backcountry.
You need space. You need risk. You need to feel small again—in the best way.
You need a place where the noise dies down, the mask drops, and your heart can finally breathe.
That’s what a FORTIV Expedition is all about.
What It Is
A FORTIV Expedition is a 3–4 day, “off-grid” experience for high-capacity men who need a hard reset—mentally, spiritually, and physically.
This isn’t a retreat. It’s a sacred disruption—an immersion into adventure, stillness, and nature’s beauty to reconnect with your identity, realign with God, and return with fierce clarity about what’s next in your larger story.
Blending adventure, solitude, brotherhood, and nature in its purest form these expeditions awaken the parts of your success that you can't touch—and fear can’t control.
Why It Matters
You’ve been moving fast. But have you checked your direction?
Without space to get perspective, leadership defaults to pressure, performance, and control.
You don’t just need a break—you need to come alive…outside.
FORTIV Expeditions create that reorientation through wilderness, truth, risk, and good conversations around the fire
What Happens
- Physical adventure to push your limits and reset your nervous system
- Solitude and stillness to hear from God without distraction
- Fireside conversations with men doing the same deep inner work
- Off-the-grid locations that stir adventure, awe, reflection, and renewal
You’ll return with:
- A body reset and mind refocused
- A grounded identity and renewed sense of purpose
- Clarity on the next bold move in your leadership
- Stories and experiences that inspire you for months to come
- A deeper connection to God—and the story He’s writing through your lif
Who It’s For
The leader who is ready for a break from the routines and a space to reconnect with yourself, God’s creation, and the larger story you're a part of.
Ready for a Reset?
You won’t come back the same.
At FORTIV, we believe growth doesn’t happen by accident—it’s the result of clarity, living from your true identity, choosing courage over fear, and taking bold action.
👉 Schedule a conversation with us today and take the next step toward creating breakthrough results you never thought possible.


Seth Schmidt is the founder of FORTIV, a coaching movement for leaders who refuse to settle for success that costs them what matters most. He works with high-capacity men to break free from fear, lead from their true identity, and create breakthrough results in business, family, and life. Known for his straight talk, practical rhythms, and relentless belief of who God made you to be, Seth is passionate about seeing leaders live extraordinary lives of courage, impact, and adventure.
