Mindset

When Pride Hinders Learning

Pride. It’s a confusing subject. We all have it at times, and at other times, we probably need ...
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I Was Fooling Myself About Situational Awareness

I like to think I’m a fairly observant person. Most of the time I am intentional about trying to ...
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Calm Is Contagious: 5 Ways to Stay Calm in the Middle of Chaos

Quick Overview This article shares five practical strategies to help you stay calm and focused in chaotic or ...
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Mental Preparation is as important as physical preparation

Mental Preparation Can Make The Difference Between Life and Death

As you train and prepare for situations when you may encounter violence be sure to include mental preparation ...
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Sharp Women: A Must-Read for Women (and Men)

We are big proponents of situational awareness at Better Protectors. It should be a part of everyone’s daily ...
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The OODA Loop can be used to increase your personal safety

The OODA Loop: Your Secret Weapon for Personal Safety

Quick Overview This article explains the OODA Loop—a mental framework that helps you make quick decisions in stressful ...
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Practice to succeed

Practice to Succeed

Several years back, I had the opportunity to hear LTC (ret.) Dave Grossman speak at the Florida Gang ...
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Mental health is an important part of being a protector

Protect Your Mental Health

Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.- Proverbs 4:23 If you’ve been ...
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Preparing for Hurricane Season

June 1st is the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season. As it approaches, residents of the Gulf Coast ...
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situational awareness

Situational Awareness for Workplace Safety

What is situational awareness and how does it fit into workplace safety? The American Psychological Association defines situation ...
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