Episodes
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
What is Asphalt Anthropology?
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
Tuesday Jun 30, 2020
The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 27, What is Asphalt Anthropology?
This episode we talk to Beverly Baker of Metropolitan Finishing School to talk about her program, Asphalt Anthropology. One thing is for sure, Beverly's finishing school has nothing to do with holding your tea cup...
We talk about there being more to personal safety and self-defense than just the physical aspects. We talk about the importance of understanding how criminals think and what they look for. We mention the importance of de-escalation and setting boundaries as well as where de-escalation may not be appropriate; and we also talk about how it is OK to be rude when you need to be.
It is mentioned again how important listening to your intuition is and how carrying yourself in the right way can help you avoid many potentially bad situations. Beverly makes the point that paying attention to your surroundings has nothing to do with being paranoid or being fearful. It has to do with improving one's situational awareness; and you can do that by simply engaging with your environment and being more curious.
We talk about how compassion can have a place the self-defense world. Discerning between the need to defend yourself or getting away and potentially listening to your gut when you see someone that may need help in a difficult situation.
We learn it is important to recognize that in self-defense there is not one solution that works for everyone and that you need to find the classes and the training you feel solves the issues you believe are relevant to you. Beverly also reminds us it is pretty easy to avoid becoming a victim just by taking some really easy steps, i.e. avoiding that argument someone was trying to start with you or locking your doors.
Sit back. Relax. And listen.
Friday May 22, 2020
What if... ? The Importance of Thinking Through Scenarios
Friday May 22, 2020
Friday May 22, 2020
The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 26, What if... ? The Importance of Thinking Through Scenarios
How can you start considering your personal safety or taking it more seriously? How can you be better prepared for disaster and things when they go sideways? Think through scenarios.
One of the best things you can do is think through scenarios in order to become better prepared. Thinking through possible situations, their outcomes, and what you would do can put you into a position of being better able to handle those situations. Because you have thought through things ahead of time, you are better able to formulate a plan, putting you in a position of advantage.
Thinking through things ahead of times allows us to see where we may have shortcomings, so we can address them; and most importantly, it allows us to put a plan in place ahead of time.
Don't have the time to think about your personal safety? You can think through scenarios at any time, including in the car or even in the shower.
Be better prepared. Learn areas where you may need some training. Think through scenarios and what you would do. Get a plan in place ahead of time, before you need one.
What would you do if... ?
Thanks for listening.
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Why be Invested in Your Personal Safety
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
Wednesday Feb 26, 2020
The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 23, Why be Invested in Your Personal Safety
It is more like: Why are you not invested in your own personal safety?
The Secure Dad joins us as we talk about how to get people interested in their own personal safety. Andy and I discuss the things that caused us to first become more invested in our personal safety and how that changed our thinking overall.
We indirectly talk on the subject of why folks should be invested in their own personal safety and that of their loved ones. We even discuss why some feel it is unnecessary to be concerned with it. Most importantly, we talk about ways to begin thinking about it and incorporating ideas and practices into your life.
No one is there to save you; and 911 may or may not get to you on time. What are you going to do? Do you at least have a plan?
Ultimately, we are all responsible for our own personal safety and preparedness.
Sit back. Relax. And listen.