Here is my official reading list for the summer for those interested in self-defense & self-protection;–Strong on Defense by SGT Sanford Strong. This book is mandatory reading for our instructors!–Meditations on Violence by SGT Rory Miller. Also mandatory reading for our instructors.–Teaching our kids to kill by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman–Blink by Malcolm Gladwell–Deep Survival by Gonzales–Inside the Criminal Mind by […]
Handguns are such a hot-button topic in America as politics mar any logical discussion. On one extreme you have the group who believe that handguns are responsible for all the evil in the world and on the other end, you have those who think all men, women, and children should be carrying one, no matter
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Did you ever get an uneasy feeling about someone after just a glimpse of them? There are reasons this happens, don’t ignore your brain, it’s pretty smart! Malcolm Gladwell’s book BLINK is about this very phenomenon. Our brain is like a supercomputer, it picks up on things that we don’t consciously see or realize. We
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Ever wonder why people always seem to feel better after a good workout outdoors? There’s something about working out outside that just makes it feel better. Maybe it’s the sun shining down on you, the fresh air in your lungs, or the feeling of being one with nature. Whatever it is, there are plenty of
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Have you ever wondered what sleep does to your body, or are you one of those people who believe that “sleep is overrated”? Today’s world is hectic, and technology has managed to find a way of connecting us now more than ever. Incredible, isn’t it? Unfortunately, this tends to mean that responsibilities will be with
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In this digital age, it’s easy to feel like we’re all alone in the world. With social media and constant connection to the internet, it seems like we’re constantly surrounded by people but never really connecting with anyone. One of the most important things we can do for our mental health is socializing and finding
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As humans, we spend our entire lives figuring out who we are and what makes us unique. We read books, take personality quizzes, and try new activities to learn more about ourselves. But sometimes, it’s hard to know where to start. Defining yourself can seem like an impossible task, but it’s something that everyone needs
Have you ever noticed that sometimes when we start a new habit, it’s effortless to do, and the days just pass by? And then, suddenly, we’re struggling to keep up with our good habits. It’s a well-known fact that the brain is constantly changing, and what we do today affects how our brains work tomorrow,
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Do you ever wonder why you keep doing the same things, even when they aren’t working? It all boils down to habits, small habits. Our actions are guided by habit loops, and every time we do something enough times, a new neural pathway is formed in our brains. This means that triggers can cause new
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It has been said that the only thing that distinguishes a high performer from an average performer is their habits. If you want to improve at something, developing good habits will help you shift your focus away from what not to do and toward doing more things that result in positive outcomes for yourself. Goals
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