The Self-Initiative Project

The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 59, The Place for Improvised Weapons

This episode we talk about improvised weapons. You cannot get away or leave an area, what are your options if your find yourself needing to fight or even distract?

When I asked a few of my friends and neighbors to think about what they might would look to use, things like a pen, a rock, a broken bottle, a fork, a screwdriver all got mentioned. I usually think about pens, a stapler, or a can of beans. What can you think of you might use as an improvised weapon?

What do you normally carry on your person you might could use? Where are you and what might be available nearby? If you had the time, what could you possibly make?

Improvised weapons should be a consideration when thinking about our personal safety plan and what we might would do if things went sideways.

What are some things you can think of that you could use as a weapon if you had to???

Sit back. Relax. And listen.

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The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 58, Tag! You're It! What You Need to Know About Trackers

A buddy of mine had a recent run in with one of these tracking devices while traveling on business. Who's was it; and what were they trying to do?

Bluetooth and/or GPS tags and trackers are supposed to be used to help us find our keys, our wallet, our luggage, etc. But like anything else, the bad guys have figured out how to use them for the purposes of stalking and even stealing property, like our vehicles.

Chris talks with us about his experience; and we talk about how these devices operate and what you might can do to avoid becoming a victim.

Thanks for listening.

The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 57, More on De-Escalation with Randy King

Randy King, of 80:20 Conflict Management Strategies and Randy King Live, joins us once again to continue chatting about all things related to de-escalation.

De-escalation may not be the sexiest topic to cover; but it definitely has its place in everyone's personal safety plan.

Randy and I talk about how de-escalation fits into bouncing (bars), the workplace, and most importantly, personal relationships, to illustrate how de-escalation has a place most everywhere.

Sit back. Relax. And listen.

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Podcast 29: Realities of Violence with Randy King

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The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 56, Neighborhood Safety and Community

My neighbor, Max, and I sit down to talk about safety in the 'hood and what each of us can be doing to make for a safer community.

We talk about paying attention to things that seem out of place, the use of lighting, the impact that taking care of our property can have, social media safety tips, having a fire plan in place, what we can do for one another in our communities, and much more.

Thanks for listening.

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The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 55, Being Prepared with Rogue Preparedness

Morgan, of Rogue Preparedness, joins us to discuss the merits of being better prepared and how you can get started.

It is not what you might think it is. It is not what Hollywood or even maybe the media has portrayed it as being in some cases. It is not about being paranoid or hoarding. It is simply about thinking through scenarios, having plans in place, and obtaining supplies ahead of time, BEFORE bad things happen.

Morgan and I talk about what prepping really is about and how you can easily get started.

Sit back. Relax. And listen.

The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 54, Why?

I talk about my purpose in operating The Self-Initiative Project, and why it is I do what I do.

It is my hope that my cause resonates with you.

Thanks for listening.

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The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 53, Road Rage

This might be our shortest podcast yet. Nonetheless, the subject of road rage is an important topic to cover.

We talk about what road rage is, its causes, and what constitutes road rage. And most importantly, we work to give you some pointers on what to do if you find yourself on the receiving end of road rage, including always paying attention, getting away, and not engaging.

Sit back. Relax. And listen.

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The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 52, Weather Safety

In this episode, we talk about safety for:

• Heat
• Thunderstorms
• Tornadoes
• Hurricanes
• Snow storms

Specifically, we walk through some of the commonalities shared across some of these weather situations and related safety considerations, including:

• High winds
• Lightening
• Flooding

In addition to safety tips and general advise, we talk about the differences between a watch and a warning, things you can do to help reduce stress and anxiety in emergency situations, as well as the importance of prepping ahead of time, planning, an some ideas for gear.

Thanks for listening.

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The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 51, A Briefing With The Grayman

Wesley, of Grayman Briefing and Superesse Straps, joins us to talk about being better prepared and your personal safety.

Wesley is former U.S. Army and law enforcement and now spends his time sharing intel to the public to help folks stay better informed and selling gear that can help them be better prepared should a life altering event occur (or SHTF).

We talk a lot about home security measures you can take as well as a few about vehicles as well.

Do you know the purpose of purple paint or a flashing blue light on your mailbox? Listen to learn about these unusual items.

Have you ever thought leaving your car in your driveway might be a good thing? Listen to Wesley explain why it may be the better option.

There is definitely a lot here to consider and determine if they are right for for you and your family.

Sit back. Relax. And listen.

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The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 50, When Do I Know I Might Be Attacked; and When Should I Consider Responding?

My buddy from high school inspired this episode when he asked, "How do you know when it is time to go?"

What he means is how do you know when you should engage and maybe throw that first punch or kick?

Knowing some of the signs to look for in a potential aggressor, whether social or predatory, is fairly straight-forward, if you know what to look for and you are actually paying attention.

What I argue is more important are the things that come before that point and the aftermath. We spend most of our time in this episode talking about the things we should doing leading up to a potential physical encounter, and some things you may want to consider in the aftermath. Of course, we also cover some of the body language and signs that may be telling you something may be about to happen too.

NOTE: Like all of our podcasts, this episode is for informational purposes only. We are not trying to tell you what to do, nor are we providing any legal advice. We are only trying to give you things to work on, think about, and consider in determining what is right for you.

Thanks for listening.

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