All too often, we tend to associate anger and aggression with masculinity. It’s an excusable mistake, the same hormone cocktail that made me a big, hairy lug also serves as chemical encouragement any time I feel the need to punch my way out of a situation… but if you ask me, a far more appropriate […]
mindset
A simple mental exercise that increases your chances of surviving a gunfight
For a defensive minded person, potential threats to the well-being of you and your family are always near the forefront of your mind. Whether you’re walking down a dimly lit New York City alleyway or trudging up the steep and well-worn mountain path behind your wooded home, there are dangers to consider and mitigate if […]
Unbeatable Mind by Mark Devine
A few years back I found myself at a challenging point in my life, I have lost my drive, focus, and direction. The reason doesn’t really matter but what did was that I wasn’t getting things done that needed to be done, relationships, my professional goals, personal goals, fitness, and overall health. I was in […]
The Tribe: Four ways you know you’re breaking away from the herd
*Republished with permission from Eric Davis Blog Getting Out In 2008 I was in the midst of a nasty deployment schedule and what felt like the continuous death of deployed friends. So. Just four years away from retirement, I decided it was time to leave the SEAL teams and quit the Navy. With four kids, two […]
The mind-muscle connection (unplugging and escaping through exercise)
Preface: Many of you know me as the producer and a host on SOFREP Radio, and on an episode with Alex Hollings talking his “Old Man Fitness” series I tapped into my philosophy on working out as a way to unplug and escape from the monotony of our day to day living routine. I can’t really take […]
AMTAC Shooting: Developing the mindset of a Roman Gladiator
*Editors note: Photos and article have been shared with the permission of AMTAC Shooting. The more I teach good Americans to protect themselves and their families, the more I am learning that mindset is something that we have to weave into every aspect of our training. Mindset is not about a talk or a formula, although both of […]
Op-Ed: Training yourself to become ‘comfortably uncomfortable’ in Special Operations Forces
Special Operations requires a certain mental attitude as highlighted by this article on NEWSREP. The article described the character traits which are often found in candidates who successfully complete Special Operations selection. The article points out how the character traits of Integrity, Teamwork, Persistence, and Love of Learning ranked high among the study participants who successfully completed […]
Special Operations Selection: This study reveals the character traits that make it more likely to pass
CHARTERS TOWERS, AUSTRALIA – SEPTEMBER 06: A soldier from 3 RAR (Royal Australian Regiment) starts patrolling after a paratroop drop during an airborne combat team exercise as part of a combined Arms training activity on September 6, 2010 in Charters Towers, Australia. The soldiers made the jump from an Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft and […]
Getting ready with the Crate of Wrath
This is a pretty cool video done by the owner of NeoMag. When you live a preparedness lifestyle, having the right tools along with the skills to employ them is critical. Shown here is Graig Davis getting ready for the day with what he carries. The Crate of Wrath which is made in the USA […]
The Responsibility of Protection and Preparedness
Take a few minutes to listen to what Tuhon Harley Elmore has to say about your responsibility of protecting your family and loved ones. The responsibility goes beyond just being able to physically protect them from punks on the street or home invaders. Protecting your family and loved ones also includes being prepared to protect them […]