If you constantly wake up tired and stressed and you feel like life is very hard, this guide will change your mindset and apply it to modern life. This is about knowing what you want and going for it. It’s about being tough and it’s about not...
Originally developed as an elite fighting tactic for the Israel Defense Forces, today krav maga has become a popular self-defence method, appealing to government units, martial artists, and even the average person. This book describes techniques and training methods, covering the core topics that are applicable in a variety of professional and personal situations--in particular the combat mindset and fighting stress.
In today’s unpredictable and often dangerous world, the ability to protect oneself and others is invaluable. Developing a combat mindset is essential for those who wish to face potential threats with confidence and decisiveness. This book aims to provide you with the comprehensive knowledge, techniques, and exercises needed to cultivate a mindset prepared for combat. Whether you are a member of the military, law enforcement, a martial artist, or a civilian concerned with personal safety, this book will guide you through the process of developing a superior combat mindset. The Dual Approach to Mental Fortitude This book explores two complementary paths to building a robust combat mindset: Scientific Modern Methods: Drawing on different researches in psychology, neuroscience, and tactical training, we delve into practical, evidence-based techniques to enhance mental resilience, situational awareness, and decision-making under stress. These methods include cognitive behavioral strategies, stress inoculation training, and visualization techniques, all designed to condition the mind for the rigors of combat. Spiritual Practices in Christianity: Alongside scientific approaches, we delve deeply into the rich spiritual traditions of Christianity. This includes prayer, meditation, and rituals aimed at strengthening the warrior spirit. By grounding oneself in faith and invoking divine protection, particularly through the intercession of figures like Archangel Michael, a warrior can draw on a profound source of inner strength and purpose. While these paths may seem distinct, they converge in their ultimate goal: to prepare the individual to face combat with unwavering courage and clarity. Scientific methods provide the tools to understand and manage the psychological demands of combat, while spiritual practices offer a transcendent foundation, imbuing the warrior with a sense of mission and moral clarity. In this book, the spiritual dimension is rooted in Christian traditions. Christianity offers a wealth of practices aimed at fortifying the soul and spirit. From the disciplined routines of prayer and fasting to the powerful invocations of protection and strength, these practices have been honed over centuries by warrior monks and soldiers of faith. By integrating these spiritual disciplines, a warrior can achieve a state of mental and spiritual preparedness that transcends the physical realm. This book is structured to provide a balanced integration of both approaches. Each section offers practical exercises, meditations, and rituals alongside scientific explanations and training techniques. Whether you are a soldier, a law enforcement officer, or anyone seeking to develop a combat-ready mindset, this guide will equip you with the tools necessary to face any challenge with strength and resilience. As you embark on this journey, remember that the forging of a combat mindset is not merely about preparing for battle—it is about cultivating a way of life that embraces discipline, faith, and unwavering resolve. By harnessing the power of both science and spirituality, you will be prepared to face any adversary, confident in the strength of your mind and the depth of your spirit. May this book serve as a beacon of guidance and inspiration, helping you to forge a mindset that is as formidable in peace as it is in war.
"...an engaging and enlightening account from which we all can benefit."—The Wall Street Journal A better way to combat knee-jerk biases and make smarter decisions, from Julia Galef, the acclaimed expert on rational decision-making. When it comes to what we believe, humans see what they want to see. In other words, we have what Julia Galef calls a "soldier" mindset. From tribalism and wishful thinking, to rationalizing in our personal lives and everything in between, we are driven to defend the ideas we most want to believe—and shoot down those we don't. But if we want to get things right more often, argues Galef, we should train ourselves to have a "scout" mindset. Unlike the soldier, a scout's goal isn't to defend one side over the other. It's to go out, survey the territory, and come back with as accurate a map as possible. Regardless of what they hope to be the case, above all, the scout wants to know what's actually true. In The Scout Mindset, Galef shows that what makes scouts better at getting things right isn't that they're smarter or more knowledgeable than everyone else. It's a handful of emotional skills, habits, and ways of looking at the world—which anyone can learn. With fascinating examples ranging from how to survive being stranded in the middle of the ocean, to how Jeff Bezos avoids overconfidence, to how superforecasters outperform CIA operatives, to Reddit threads and modern partisan politics, Galef explores why our brains deceive us and what we can do to change the way we think.
This new edition of Cooper's classic Principles of Personal Defense - with a fitting tribute by firearms expert Louis Awerbuck and all-new drawings by renowned illustrator Paul Kirchner - presents his timeless theory of individual defensive behavior clearly, concisely and practically. All free people who aspire to stay that way should read, study and share the wisdom found within these pages. Considered by many to be one of the greatest books on combat mindset and proper defensive mental conditioning ever writte, it deserves a place of honor in every library.
From the acclaimed author of A Fighter’s Heart comes an “entertaining and enlightening” look inside the mental game of mixed martial arts fighting (Dave Doyle, Yahoo! Sports). In his acclaimed national bestseller, A Fighter’s Heart, Sam Sheridan took readers with him into the dangerous world of professional fighting. From a muay Thai bout in Bangkok to Iowa, where he fought the toughest mixed martial arts stars, Sheridan threw himself into a quest to understand how and why we fight. In The Fighter’s Mind, Sheridan explores the mental discipline required of an elite fighter. In his training, Sheridan heard time and again (in Yogi Berra fashion) that “fighting is ninety percent mental, half the time.” But what does this mean, exactly? To uncover the secrets of mental strength and success, Sheridan interviewed dozens of the world’s most fascinating and dangerous men. He spoke with celebrated trainers Freddie Roach and Greg Jackson; champion fighters Randy Couture, Frank Shamrock, and Marcelo Garcia; ultrarunner David Horton; chess prodigy (and the inspiration for Searching for Bobby Fischer) turned tai chi expert Josh Waitzkin; and the legendary wrestler Dan Gable, among others. “Fantastic . . . One of the best MMA books I’ve ever read, and I’ve certainly read my fair share.” —Eric O’Brien, “Way of the Warrior,” ESPN radio “You don’t have to care about fighting, or even know that MMA stands for mixed martial arts, to find insights into human behavior in Sam Sheridan’s The Fighter’s Mind.” —David M. Shribman, Bloomberg
Combat to College is the book for veterans who want to win the college battle. Veterans must utilize the unique skills and discipline gained in the military to succeed in higher education. Your experiences make you capable of not only graduating but creating the life you want after your military service. When veterans get out of the military, their plan of action often determines whether they live out their dreams or their nightmares. How well you do in college often dictates how well you do in life. Rise up to your potential and navigate college with these straightforward lessons. Maintain your military bearing, confidence and unwavering determination into your next chapter. Make your college success non-negotiable, you earned your GI Bill and its time to grit your teeth and use it.
When we think of martial arts, we think of self defense, but for the true practitioner it is so much more than that. It is a mindset, a form of mental discipline that enables the warrior to face any challenge with grace and strength. In The Warrior Mind, Jim Pritchard, a disciple of legendary Ninjitsu and Taijitsu masters, reveals how we can adopt this mindset whether or not we practice the physical components of the martial arts. Pritchard describes six mental principles: * Attentive curiosity: slow down, observe calmly * Undulation: move side-to-side to build strength * Clear intent: know when and how to act * Grappling: engage the issue or opponent with confidence * Rolling waves: demonstrate persistence and the will to triumph * Whirlwind: when necessary, unleash an all-out onslaught Using colorful anecdotes, insightful examples, and inspiring stories, Pritchard shows how these six principles will help readers maintain focus and balance -- no matter what obstacles await them.
Every veteran has a story. You just have to listen to it. It can be surprising how difficult it is...and also how easy...for a veteran to be able to tell their story. The impacts of combat, deployments, or even just military experience in general are felt long after a veteran leaves the service. The guns do not always go silent when a veteran leaves the military...neither should the veteran. When combat veteran and retired Army Noncommissioned Officer Duane France retired, he knew he wanted to continue to serve his fellow veterans. As a grandson, nephew, and son of combat veterans, he grew up knowing the impact of combat and military service on veterans and their families, and as a leader with five combat and operational deployments, he saw the same things happening in the service members of his generation. After starting to work as a clinical mental health counselor exclusively for veterans and their spouses, Duane started to write his observations and experiences on his blog, Head Space and Timing, located at www.veteranmentalhealth.com. This book is a collection of 52 articles designed to help veterans, those who support them, and those who care for them to understand the military experience and to change the way they think about veteran mental health.