In South Africa many people believe that moving into a residential estate, wildlife estate or lifestyle estate will keep them safe. They see the high walls, the electric fencing, the guards at the gate, cameras on poles and access control. It all looks very professional. The problem is that these things only create the feeling of safety. They do not make you truly safe.
Read MoreWhen people think about self defense they often imagine a violent attack where they must fight back or run for their lives. The truth is that the most important part of staying safe happens long before the fight or flight stage. It happens in the tiny choices you make every day. I call these micro decisions.
Read MoreMany people wonder how they would react if a criminal suddenly confronted them.
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