Boost your situational awareness and avoid distractions from your phone with simple strategies. Learn the ‘one-at-a-time’ phone rule for social settings, why backing against a wall while on your phone keeps you alert, and how being your own “security agent” can save you from risks. Discover why situational awareness is vital and how preventative measures can save you from learning the hard way. Don’t just dodge distractions—focus for safety.
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]]>To effectively assess potential threats in unfamiliar situations, it's essential to observe and understand the reactions of the local people.
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]]>Quick tips on how to protect your home and family from a break-in. Covering everything from cameras to lighting to dogs!
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]]>Camping deep in the Montana wilderness means you’ve got to be prepared for grizzlies and mountain lions. I’ll never forget the first time I stumbled on a grizzly. Whoa!
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]]>One of the cool things I like about my Coaching Squad is that we discuss topics I’m never asked about on the average podcast—like ancient civilizations!
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]]>Every year I make the long trek out to the Bob Marshall Wilderness, and I’ve been doing this for nearly a quarter century. It all started when I was in special forces. Here’s the story.
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]]>Just got back from my 2023 trip to the Bob Marshall Wilderness. I took a camera with me so I can show you some highlights. Check it out.
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]]>Some helpful tips on fording rivers and streams when you're doing serious hiking, as I do yearly in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
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]]>I’ve always strived to be a ground-breaker in the areas of firearms, tactical, and fitness training. This is how we should all be: looking for ways to do things differently and challenge ourselves.
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]]>Stress is destructive. We all know that, but how are we managing it? Then, we have to also maintain our mental well-being. Here’s how you can start to address both.
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]]>“I was so comfortable, and I had no idea how dangerous that was.”
I was in the military since I was 18, so I always had job security, but when I became a civilian, that all changed when in 2010 I was laid off and suddenly without employment. I was about to learn how dangerous being comfortable was.
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]]>People say they “work hard and play hard,” but don’t forget to relax hard too! For me, the key to relaxing hard is not having a guilty conscience, and you only get one if you don’t put out during the day. You disappoint yourself, and it’s harder to truly relax.
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]]>The firearms industry is competitive at all levels, but there’s always a need for good instructors, but how do you stand out from the crowd? What’s important to teach? What should you bring to the range? Take a few minutes to hear my take on the subject..
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]]>It’s been an honor to train and work with some of the finest professionals in the military, special operations, and law enforcement. Here are a few stories of how some of my training helped to create successful operations.
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]]>A common question I receive is how to begin a career in special operations or law enforcement, whether in the police or military. My responses may vary, but the main message is always to take action. Don’t just think about it—start immediately to avoid regrets.
Many people never move past the thinking stage, but in my experience, successful individuals are proactive. Seek the necessary resources if you’re interested in a specific training or selection process.
I always remind people that the path to success in these fields is full of challenges and obstacles. There are no shortcuts, and you may face setbacks that require you to start over. However, the journey is worth it.
When I hear someone in special forces considering going to selection, I tell them to go for it. There’s nothing to lose; if you don’t try, you’ll lose out on potential opportunities.
Remember that attrition rates are high in these competitive environments, but don’t let that deter you. You don’t want to look back years later with a “shoulda, woulda, coulda” mindset. Plus, the training courses and experiences are valuable in and of themselves. Embrace the challenges and reap the rewards.
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]]>Whenever one begins a career involving high-stress situations, it takes time to get acclimated to the new environment, but everyone can develop mental toughness and resilience in any area of life.
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]]>Key elements of tactical training include shooting, moving, communicating, and medicating. Often, we stray from these basics due to administrative demands or lack of creativity. Tony Blauer says, "If you can't think to do it in training, what makes you think you could do it in combat?" Effective training requires breaking from flat range limitations, incorporating footwork, conducting hot washes, and avoiding "always" and "never" statements.
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]]>Don’t try to impress other people as a form of motivation, but you may find some inspiration from your outspoken critics. Here’s how I break it down.
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]]>Discipline is better than motivation, but motivation, discipline, and momentum working together help you accomplish more than you ever have, and your rest is so much sweeter!
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]]>Seeking motivation without crisis? Change your diet, manage finances, and conquer life proactively with straightforward techniques. Find your drive and start thriving—no disasters required!
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]]>Follow along as I take a short trip out to visit the “ghost of the pines,” my good and helpful friend, Joey Kennedy at his massive family property. You’ll dig it!
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]]>Took C.J. to see the beaver dam close to my home. I get a kick out of these industrious critters.
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]]>I recently set fire to the trebuchet I built with a flaming arrow to commemorate my winning against a debilitating disease that struck me suddenly in May of 2021. This will inspire you.
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]]>Talking about arguing over politics, my tax solution, and whether America would make it if there were secession.
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]]>Jacking our jaws about coolness, factoids, inventions, and more on our way to the range.
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]]>Using some scrap wood to make some janky birdhouses. The birds don’t care! They’re going to love it.
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]]>Received a gift from one of my sponsors (BCM), so let's have a little fun!
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]]>Not long after I built this outhouse, the power station in our county was sabotaged by gunfire which left thousands without power—and water—for a week. Typically, if you have a warning of a storm, you can prepare, but in this instance, no one saw it coming. The outhouse came in handy.
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]]>Working through my pistols to make adjustments to both red dot and iron sights.
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]]>I needed to adjust my sights on a few of my pistols and testing them at 15, 25, and 50 yards.
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