The AUTONOMY
Course of Breakthrough Actions
Fast-track your transformation to a lifestyle of liberty and financial success in just 12 weeks.
AUTONOMY is a 12-week course where you gain the skills, mentorship, and inspiration to build your best life. It covers essential keys for success that traditional education overlooks.
Master the Skills Intentionally Left Out of
Traditional Education
High-Value Problem Solving and Financial Freedom.
Traditional Education
Traditional education taught you how to follow a script but not how to write your own.
AUTONOMY
AUTONOMY is here to break that cycle.
It's the ultimate environment for self-liberation designed to give you the tools, the mindset, and the network to own your life completely.
A Systematic Reconstruction of Self-Reliance
From unschooling to re-tooling, you'll learn skills that ignite your potential — 4 tools that will serve you for a lifetime on your path to freedom.
Personal Development
Entrepreneurism
Time Management
Resource Organization
Communication
Media Creation
Community Building
Ethical Sales Training
The Dojo of Life
Richard Grove has developed an empowering, ethical curriculum that spans personal development, entrepreneurism, time management, resource organization, communication, media creation, and community building.
This "dojo of life" offers everything you need in one place, with packages that include mentorship from AUTONOMY Navigator Richard Grove and a wealth of curated resources to support your journey — all delivered within a "Culture of Excellence."
Recorded & Time-Zone Friendly
These skills translate to all areas of your life, strengthening your business, relationships, and family bonds and help you build your dreams and the life of your desire.
Everything is recorded and uploaded, so you can manage your own time and join what you want, when you want. The course accommodates all international time zones.
The AUTONOMY Community:
A Worldwide Network
of High-Agency Peers
When you join AUTONOMY, you aren't just buying a course—you are entering a Culture of Excellence.
This is a vetted, high-integrity environment where you will find more than just classmates; you will find lifelong friends, strategic colleagues, and powerful allies.
Our community is a global network of over 1,000 entrepreneurs, problem-solvers, and action-takers who have exited the matrix of dependency to build lives of sovereignty.
Whether you are looking for a co-founder for your next project, a mentor to guide your growth, or a peer group that speaks the language of freedom, you will find them here.
What's Inside the Community
19 Interest Groups
Collaborate on everything from health and homesteading to tech and finance.
The Project Incubator
Get real-world feedback and support to launch your ideas.
The Circle Forum
A private, secure space for high-level discussion and networking.
Year-Round Live Events
Join our jam-packed calendar of events hosted by AUTONOMY and our graduates.
Worldwide Networking
Strategic alliances and high-level collaborators across the globe.
Low Monthly Fee
$27 monthly fee available with all tiers except AUTONOMY Solo (Self-Guided.)
Comprehensive Breakdown of Tiers
Each tier is designed for a specific type of learner. Find the package that matches your goals.
1. SOLO: The Self-Guided Foundation
Best For
Independent learners, researchers, and those on a strict budget who want the information without the live interaction.
Read MoreWhat's Included
You receive the full archive of one complete past season. This includes all core lectures, Q&A sessions, and Rainmaker Ethical Sales Training recordings.
The Limitation
You do not have access to live sessions, the private community forum, or the Dojo practice rooms.
The Path Forward
You can upgrade to any live package at any time by paying the difference in tuition.
2. ACTIVATE: The 6-Week Live Trial
Best For
Those who want to "test the waters" of the live experience and build immediate momentum without committing to the full 12 weeks upfront.
What's Included
You join the live cohort for the first half of the season (Weeks 1–6). This covers the "Igniting Potential" and "Directing Potential" phases of the roadmap.
The Experience
You participate in live lectures, Q&As. You also get access to the Live Dojo rooms and the student podcast.
Note
Upgrade to maintain access to the community and archives after the trial period.
3. IGNITE: The 12-Week Flagship Immersion
Best For
Action-takers ready for a total transformation. This option makes the flagship course accessable for a lower price. Return to live seasons year after year by mantaining a community subscription.
What's Included
Full live access to the entire 12-week Course of Action. You are a full member of the live cohort from Day 1 through Graduation, plus the bonus lecture weeks.
The Experience
Includes everything in the full Course Of Breakthrough Actions including AUTONOMY Mastermind Groups to collaborate with peers on real-world projects.
4. GOLD LIFETIME: The Ultimate Commitment to Sovereignty
Best For
Leaders, entrepreneurs, and those who recognize that mastery is a lifelong pursuit. This is the highest ROI package for long-term success.
What's Included
You secure a "Live Seat" for life. You can return to every future live season of AUTONOMY to sharpen your skills with continued mentorship from Richard Grove and ongoing polishing in the Rainmaker methodology.
The Experience
Includes all Course Of Breakthrough Actions features plus you have lifetime access to all future Live sessions and automatic upgrades to all future course materials.
The Guarantee
You will never have to pay tuition for a live AUTONOMY season again. Your seat is guaranteed regardless of your community subscription status.
Special Bonus
AUTONOMY Momentum Coaching included for Season 15. $750 Value FREE!
Master Your Results with
AUTONOMY Momentum
Your Journey, Supported.
True strength begins with the realization that you don't have to have all the answers alone. AUTONOMY Momentum provides the coaching and experience needed to bridge the gap between where you are and where you want to be—helping you gain more ground in less time. Our training moves you away from aimless movement and into a state of high-level intentionality, teaching you to truly value your time and potential.
Intentional Goal Setting
Defining exactly what you want to achieve.
The Stress Test
Identifying gaps early to ensure your actions lead to high-certainty success.
Cruising Altitude
Adapting to a lifestyle of consistent achievement, replacing daily turbulence with confident, intentional steps.
The Heart of Momentum
Meaningful change happens when you have a trusted space to explore, a community to cheer you on, and a coach to help you see your potential. This 12-week journey is designed to weave course insights into your daily life with more ease, clarity, and connection.
Stop drifting and start achieving. Build the framework to turn your highest vision into reality.
Watch the AUTONOMY Orientation
Get a head start on your transformation by watching the Free short 10-Lesson Primer. This introductory orientation provides a transparent, "under-the-hood" look at our methodology and the real-world results our students achieve. It's a powerful resource to help you see the full scope of the 12-week transformation as you prepare to join us for Season 15.
Critical Thinking
Build intellectual self-defense against the systems designed to keep you dependent.
Financial Independence
Learn the fundamentals of building income streams that serve your freedom.
Problem-Solving Skills
Apply high-value thinking tools used by the world's most sovereign individuals.
A Pathway for Every Budget
We believe that financial independence should be accessible to anyone committed to doing the work. To ensure that the Course of Action is available to everyone, regardless of their current financial starting point.
We offer flexible payment plans and custom financing options for all live enrollment packages.
Whether you are looking to scale an existing business or are starting from scratch to build your first income stream, we have a structure that fits your needs and your budget.
Your financial situation should not be the "Invisible Tax" that keeps you from your sovereignty.
Choose Your Enrollment Package
Every tier includes the core AUTONOMY curriculum. The difference is in your level of live access, mentorship, and long-term continuity.
SOLO
The "Self-Guided Foundation."
Move through the core curriculum and recordings at your own pace on your own schedule. Upgrade anytime to join a live package.
Read MoreYour Guarantee:
Provides the tools to master the material independently. Upgrade anytime to join a live package.
- Full recorded course curriculum
- Rainmaker Ethical Sales Training archive
- Q&A session recordings
- Weekly integration exercises
- Upgrade to live anytime
ACTIVATE
The "6-Week Live Trial."
Test the waters of the live experience and build immediate momentum with 6 weeks of live access.
Your Guarantee:
Live access for Weeks 1–6. Upgrade to maintain access after the trial period.
- Live Lectures (Weeks 1-6)
- Live Q&A sessions
- Rainmaker Workshops (Weeks 1-6)
- Live Dojo Practice Rooms
- "Do It Live!" Student Podcast
- Community access (6-week trial)
IGNITE
The "12-Week Flagship Immersion."
Full live access to the entire 12-week Course of Action. Return to live seasons year after year with a community subscription.
Your Guarantee:
Full 12-week immersion. Return to future live seasons by maintaining a community subscription.
- Full 12-week live season access
- Mastermind Group participation
- Complete Rainmaker methodology
- Live Dojo & Podcast access
- Graduation bonuses & events
- Community membership included
GOLD LIFETIME
The "Ultimate Commitment to Sovereignty."
Secure your Live Seat for life. Return to every future live season of AUTONOMY with continued mentorship from Richard Grove.
Your Guarantee:
Guarantees your live seat for life. You can return to all future AUTONOMY live seasons whether you keep your community subscription or not.
- Lifetime live seat — every future season
- Lifetime Mastermind access
- 15+ hours bonus lectures
- No future tuition ever
- Live seat regardless of subscription
- Priority support
- Momentum Coaching bonus (Season 15)
Gold Lifetime guarantees your live seat for life; Ignite gives you the full 12-week immersion; Activate lets you test the waters for 6 weeks; Solo gives you the tools to master the material on your own schedule.
AUTONOMY Program Comparison
Choose Your Speed of Growth
We have redesigned our 2026 enrollment tiers to meet you exactly where you are.
| Feature / Benefit | GOLD LIFETIME | IGNITE | ACTIVATE | SOLO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Focus | Lifetime Mastery | 12-Week Immersion | 6-Week Live Trial | Self-Guided Study |
| Live Weekly Lectures | Lifetime Live Access | Full Season (Live) | Weeks 1–6 (Live) | Recorded Only |
| Live Q&A Sessions | Lifetime Live Access | Full Season (Live) | Weeks 1–6 (Live) | Recorded Only |
| Rainmaker Ethical Sales Training | Lifetime Live Access | Full Season (Live) | Weeks 1–6 (Live) | Recorded Only |
| Live Dojo Practice Rooms | Yes (Lifetime) | Included | Included | Not included |
| Mastermind Group Access | Yes (Lifetime) | Included | Not included | Not included |
| "Do It Live!" Podcast | Yes (Lifetime) | Included | Included | Not included |
| Integration Exercises | Guided | Guided | Guided | Self-Paced |
| Bonus Lecture Library | Yes (15+ Hours) | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Community Membership | ($27/mo) | ($27/mo) | ($27/mo) | Upgrade Required |
| Future Live Seasons | Guaranteed Seat for Life | Return with Community | Upgrade Required | Upgrade Required |
| Momentum Coaching Bonus | ✓ Included | Not included | Not included | Not included |
GOLD LIFETIME
IGNITE
ACTIVATE
SOLO
Two New Ways In — Both Free
Not ready to commit to the full program yet? Start here. Join our free live Roundtable to see how AUTONOMY thinks — and discover how a scholarship could help cover your tuition when you're ready to go all in.
The AUTONOMY Roundtable Challenge
Missed the live conversation on the skills that keep you valuable in 2026 and beyond? Watch the full Roundtable replay free — and hear how the AUTONOMY Scholarship Program can help you take your next step.
The AUTONOMY Scholarship Program
Ready to do the work, but the full investment feels out of reach? Our scholarships are a shared investment in people committed to change — partial tuition grants across four paths: Merit, Freedom Movement, Producer, and Transformation. It's free to apply, and takes just a few minutes by video.
Our Rock-Solid 100% Plan Of Action Guarantee
When you get on an AUTONOMY strategy call, you can invest your time with confidence because you will always leave with a plan of action – guaranteed.
In the extremely unlikely event we can't help you conceptualize a working plan, you will still come away with valuable insights and tips that can be put into action right away.
The Blueprint for Success Strategy Call
Most people fail not because they lack effort, but because they are working from a flawed script.
They are standing at the base of a mountain, looking at a summit of freedom and self-reliance, but the path is obscured by the fog of indoctrination and "learned helplessness."
The Blueprint for Success Strategy Call is designed to clear that fog.
What You Will Experience in Your 60-Minute Session
During your call, you'll have the opportunity to explore key areas that matter most to you:
While these topics are available to guide the conversation, the primary focus will be on understanding your unique situation and challenges.
This customized approach ensures the call is tailored to help you identify and overcome your personal hurdles with the support of an experienced AUTONOMY graduate.
Zero Pressure
We will never ask you to commit or provide payment information during the call. If you decide to join, we'll send you the details and next steps. If not, that's perfectly fine.
Our process is designed to identify those who need help now, provide honest answers, and support your informed choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the AUTONOMY Course of Action.
About the Program
Program Structure
Community
Enrollment & Pricing
The Blueprint Strategy Call
Getting Started
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Book Your Blueprint Strategy CallThe Man Who Invested 20+ Years
Reverse-Engineering the System
— So You Don't Have To.
Richard Grove
Educator · Researcher · Founder of Tragedy and Hope
Richard Grove didn't read about the "Mental Malware" epidemic in a textbook — he lived it. After spending years inside corporate and institutional systems, he dedicated over two decades to independent research into history, philosophy, and the mechanics of social control.
What he discovered is that the skills required for true sovereignty — critical thinking, psychological self-defense, and high-value production — have been systematically removed from public education. Not by accident. By design.
He built Tragedy and Hope, one of the most respected independent learning communities in the world, and the University of Reason — a growing library of the skills they never taught you. AUTONOMY is the distilled, 12-week Course of Action built from everything he learned.
Decades invested inside history, philosophy, and the mechanics of institutional control
One of the most comprehensive critical-thinking learning communities online
The 12-week sovereign transformation system taught by real graduates
"Everything I've learned in 20+ years of research, I've distilled into a single, practical 12-week system. Not to make you dependent on my thinking — but to give you the tools to think for yourself, build real value, and live on your own terms."
— Richard Grove
The Choice is Yours: Follow the Script,
or Write Your Own?
You've seen the roadmap. You've reviewed the 2026 enrollment pathways. You know the value of the Swiss Army Knife for Life and the Skeleton Key for Success.
Now, you have arrived at the most important part of the journey: The Decision.
Traditional schooling spent 15,000 hours teaching you how to comply, how to follow a script, and how to wait for permission.
AUTONOMY is where that cycle ends. This is the ultimate environment for self-liberation—designed to give you the tools, the mindset, and the network to own your life completely.
Don't Navigate the Storm Alone
In the times we are living in now, trying to achieve self-rescue through trial-and-error is a slow and exhausting path.
Why spend years guessing when you can have a coach, a mentor, and a worldwide community of high-integrity peers to help you surmount the challenges of any given day?
You have arrived at the Oasis of Self-Education.
It's a port in the storm, a place to regroup, refresh, and re-supply before heading back into the fray with a clear vision and a proven methodology.
The beacon is lit for those seeking clarity.
Whether you are ready to enroll right now or want to start with a Blueprint Strategy Call, the goal is the same: Total Sovereignty.
Stop trying to fail in quiet desperation. Come to higher ground and join the vetted network of action-takers who are already building the future on their own terms.
Exit the Matrix. Enter the Dojo. Own Your Life.