This is ball-breaking reality - not just theory.
This book is for everyone - not just cops.The author knows fear.
Forty-five years of experience of being in terrifying situations ranging from street brawls, being held at gunpoint, confronting armed criminals, all the way through being trapped in a military coup has gone into this book just to show you how you can prepare for the worst and control fear.
Everyone can experience fear that makes them question their ability to cope.
Being afraid happens to everyone and it happens often. Over time, fear can become a debilitating problem that causes anxiety and stress. Everyone can get post-trauma stress and injury if they directly or indirectly experience a dangerous or life-threatening incident. No one can predict what will happen, but they can prepare for the bad stuff. The absolute bottom-line solution to coping with scary situations is to control our fear.
Raw, frightening, but exciting.The author starts by telling his story about some of the bad situations he had to deal with as a police officer. These stories are raw and will put you in his shoes as he had to make life saving and life taking decisions under extreme stress. The stories are off the streets and the language is rough but necessary to show you how bad things can get in the blink of an eye. The stories explain how he became devoted to finding a way to cope with fear and find the courage to confront danger.
Most people don't know what they don't know about fear.Have you ever been taught anything about how fear works on the mind and body? Understanding what you are feeling and why you are feeling it reduces stress and helps decision making. Knowing this is the first step towards being able to control fear. The author gives practical explanations about the dynamics of fear that are easy to for everyone to understand and relate to. You might be surprised at what you will learn.
Prepare to defend yourself.The 5-step system that the author uses to control fear and make wise decisions when faced with danger are simple. Let's face it, they are common sense but explained in a unique way to suit everyone's circumstances.
The author used these five steps when the military coup occurred in Myanmar in 2021. He used these steps to help others who were with him and facing daily danger. He started the process the moment he anticipated the possibility of a coup and used them daily for a whole range of confronting situations that came from the military occupation of Yangon.
The subject of another book, "Deliver us from Evil" to be published soon, it was these steps that prepared him when he was detained by military and police at night in his apartment. He was able to overcome the feelings of being defenseless against a superior threateing force and keep control of the various situations he faced. After escaping Myanmar, the author experienced normal stress reactions to sounds like gunfire and the sight of military vehicles and checkpoints. His understanding of fear, post-trauma stress, and his ability to cope prevented any lasting problems and he fully recovered from the traumatic experience within 6 weeks.
A must-read reference bookRead it once for interest. Keep it and use it whenever something dangerous comes up on your radar or actually happens to you. You will be stronger for it.
