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👋 Hey Warrior,

You can’t be aware of everything all the time…

…it’s just not feasible.

But there IS something we can do.

We can use what I like to refer as the body’s radar system.

It’s constantly scanning and never rests.

We just need to know how to use it properly…

The Unseen Threat

There are a lot of destractions in our everyday lives.

Just the simple act of walking down a crowded street you have..

...music blaring…

…people talking and rushing by…

…cars honking…

…and all manner of other distractions.

It’s easy in this chaos, for danger to lurk unnoticed.

You can’t possibly focus on every single detail, but your body is always picking up information.

It’s a survival mechanism as old as time.  

The challenge is not seeing everything, but interpreting what your body already senses.

This is where tactical training meets primal instinct.

The Tactical Problem

Your body is equipped with a sophisticated alarm system.

It’s constantly feeding you data, even when you're not consciously paying attention.

These instincts are powerful, but they need to be honed.  

The key is to tune in and understand the signals…

…to distinguish between a genuine threat and a false alarm.  

Sharpening Your Instincts

When you get a gut feeling, that uneasy feeling in the pit of your stomach…

…don’t ignore it.

It’s often your intuition flagging a potential threat.

Here’s what you do instead:

• Awareness Baseline: Start by establishing what's "normal" in your environment. What's the typical flow of traffic? How do people generally behave? Any deviation from this baseline should raise a flag.  

• Micro-Expressions and Body Language: Learn to recognize subtle cues like a clenched jaw, darting eyes, or a shift in posture. These can signal a person's intent, even if their words say otherwise.  

• Scenario Visualization: Regularly visualize yourself in potentially dangerous situations. Play out different responses in your mind, focusing on decisive action. This mental rehearsal primes you for action when it counts.  

Actionable Drills

1. The "Instinct Walk":

   • Walk through a crowded area.  

   • Focus on your peripheral vision.  

   • Note anything that "feels" off, even if you can't explain why.  

   • Practice changing your direction or increasing your pace based on these feelings.  

2. The "Scenario Flashcards":

   • Write down various potentially dangerous scenarios on index cards.  

   • Quickly read a card and visualize your immediate response.  

   • Focus on the first 3-5 seconds: What do you do?

I created a Scenario Quiz that you can take or use for this drill. Try it out:
Click Here To Take The Quiz

Final Thoughts

Remember, Warrior, your body is your first line of defense.

Learn to listen to it, trust it, and train it.

This will give you the edge.  

Stay vigilant,

Paul Simoes

P.S. Tomorrow, we'll dive into how industry insights can sharpen your tactical thinking.

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