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The 'Reactionary Gap' in Self-Defense

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Social Identity Manipulation Tactics

"To face fear is to understand its purpose; it’s not there to stop you, but to prepare you...

Social Media ‘Burner’ Accounts

Essential ‘Physical Tracking’ Countermeasures

The Mindset of Seeing Holes in any Physical Security System or Measure

Safe Deposit Box ‘Go-Bag’ Kit

Minding Your Enemy’s Distance

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Learning to Recognize Betrayal as Early as Possible

Talking Your Way Out of Any Situation

Rapid ‘Disguise Shifting’ in Public

"It’s not the gear that matters, but the mindset that brings it to life - preparation is the real weapon...

The Alpha Male ‘Ego Exploitation’ Tactic

True Street Smarts Isn’t About Toughness; It’s About Adaptability

The 'Gray Woman' Operative

Combat Situation Awareness (CSA)

How to Identify a 'Gray Man' in The Field

The ‘Backwards’ Law

Stealth Tactics: Light Discipline

The ‘Dunning-Kruger Effect’ Exploitation

How Satellite Phones Work and Why Operatives Use Them

Counter-Custody For High-Risk Professionals

Improvised (PSYOPS) Psychological Operations Tactics

Tactical Instincts Calibration

Wi-Fi Deauthentication Attacks: Explained

The Mindset of Being Untrackable

Preemptive Self-Defense

What a Concussion in Combat Feels Like

Adapting to Your Enemy's Tactics

Burner Phones VERSUS Encrypted Messaging Apps

Special Forces ‘Realistic Self-Defense’ Principles

How The U.S. Secret Service 'Advance Team' Secures an Area For The President

12 Ways to Condition the Body for Stealth and Silent Movement

9/11 and the Rise of Asymmetrical Warfare: Lessons for Modern Operatives

The ‘Tactile Intimidation’ Tactic

'Social Intelligence': For Covert Ops and Everyday Life

Personal Contingency Stealth Fund

Conning a Con Artist

What is 'Actionable Intelligence" and How Can I Use it in Daily Life?

The Long Con VERSUS The Short Con

The 12 Rules of Executive Protection

Seductive Manipulation Tradecraft

Overcoming The 'Freeze Response'

The Tactic of Inducing Panic

How to Recognize Talent Like a CIA Recruiter

The ‘Forensic Awareness’ Directive

Working With What You Got

Detecting Concealed Weapons on a Person

Cyber-Physical System (CPS) Security

Reading Group Dynamics: Understanding Collective Behavior

Predictive ‘Threat Profiling’ Instincts

Always Keep Your Wits About You

CIA ‘Polyphasic Sleep’ Method

The Obvious Secret to Improvised Weaponology

Securing The Perimeter like a CIA Operative

The Methods of Being a Dangerous Man

'DDoS Attacks' Explained in Layman's Terms

Pathological Interrogation Resistance Technique

The Psychology of a Gray Man

Secret Service Agent: Situational Awareness Techniques

[STRTSMRT] “Friendliness in the ‘hood’ is a cloak for malicious intent…

Genghis Khan’s Pinnacle of Tradecraft: Network of Communication

Strategic Deception Psychology: Tradecraft

Handling Classified Information as per CIA

The ‘Anti-Panic’ Method

The Value of Suffering as a Covert Operative

Having The Situational Awareness of a Secret Service Agent

Secure Data Destruction of Devices

How to be 'Unreadable" Like an Operative

‘Personal Space’ Security Management: Part 3 of 3

‘Personal Space’ Security Management: Part 2 of 3

‘Personal Space’ Security Management: Part 1 of 3

Behavioral Biometric Security

Home Security Trifecta Layering

Emotional Intelligence in Tradecraft

CIA ‘Feynman’ Technique

Exploiting Your Adversary's Vanity to Get What You Want

The Importance of Street Smarts at Work and in Business

Adaptive Social Camouflaging Tradecraft: Part 2 of 2

Adaptive Social Camouflaging Tradecraft: Part 1 of 2

What it Takes to Permanently Shut Down The Internet and Delete All Its Data

Weaponizing Human Desire

The Strategy of "Getting Caught" as Part of The Plan

Dynamic Gait Pattern Tradecraft

How to Bluff Like a Spy

Strategic Negative Visualization

Intuitive Street Navigation Tradecraft: Part 2 of 2

Intuitive Street Navigation Tradecraft: Part 1 of 2

The Stoic Method of Decision-Making

Advanced Situational Control Tradecraft

Always Walk Away From an Argument with an Idiot

Kidnapping Prevention/Defense Guide (abridged)

The Science of Knocking Someone Out in a Fight

The ‘Disposable Weapon’ Concept

The Mindset of a Home Invader

Personal Counterintelligence Guide: Part 2 of 2

Personal Counterintelligence Guide: Part 1 of 2

The 'Door-in-the-Face' Technique

Projecting an 'Aura' to Deter The Common Criminal

Decoding Hostile Intent via Body Language: Part 2 of 2

Decoding Hostile Intent via Body Language: Part 1 of 2

Weak Hand Optimization

It's Okay to Make Mistakes...

CIA ‘Mindfulness’ Technique

Surviving an Elevator Attack: Defense in Tight Quarters

KYC Identity Verification: 101

How to Spot an Undercover Cop: Part 2 of 2

How to Spot an Undercover Cop: Part 1 of 2

Utilizing Prostitutes as Operational Assets

The Tactic of Verbal Silence

Accepting Your Flaws Ceases Them From Being Your Weaknesses

Psychological ‘Priming’ Tradecraft

Pre-Travel Intelligence Gathering

Walking Situational Awareness (WSA)

Imminent Attack Detection in Urban Environments

Special Forces Methods of Mental Decompression

[STRTSMRT] “Avoid displaying or broadcasting your nationality…

Exploiting an Enemy’s Emotions

Using Logic to Be Happy no Matter The Situation

How to Make People Lower Their Guard

Counter-Surveillance For Personal Security: Part 2

Counter-Surveillance For Personal Security: Part 1

[STRTSMRT] “The best time to move through high-risk neighborhoods is…

Intelligence Analysis Tradecraft: Turning Information into Insight

Strategic Social Simulation (SSSI) Skillset

The CIA Pomodoro Technique

What exactly are 'War Crimes'?

Special Forces Method of Team Leadership

Adapting Under Pressure Psyche Hack

Stop Feeling Sorry For Yourself and Never do it Again... It's Strategic.

How to Influence Group Behavior

Human Behavioral Camouflage

Street Reconnaissance Tactics Guide: Part 2

Street Reconnaissance Tactics: Part 1

Recognizing and Countering Disinformation: From an Operative’s Perspective

How to Fake Being Drunk For Strategy

Hostile Environment Negotiation Tactics

Street Instincts: Baseline / Anomaly

Operative's Guide to Incremental Self-Improvement: The 1% Rule