Ten Deadly Errors in Judgment
We all make mistakes that impact our personal security. Analyzing our mistakes as well as
others may help us avoid making the same mistakes in the future. As you read
these ten errors in judgment, visualize how these errors could affect your
personal security.
1. Failure in breathing deeply to control your emotions, when needed
How many times have you let your temper flair, when it could have put you in needless
danger?
2. Talking instead of stopping to look, listen and read body language.
When talking you are not as alert as you should be. This could be dangerous. You could fail
to pick up a danger signal.
3. Believing things on insufficient evidence.
Having pre-conceived notions and jumping to conclusions on skimpy information can lead
to great danger.
4. Falling for bullshit, flattery and pretty faces.
All of us can be influenced through our own greed, lust and pride. We can fall into traps of
great danger.
5. Being complacent and without plans.
We can be lead into a false sense of security. We can be lead to believe that nothing bad
will ever happen to us. But there are hundreds of trap falls waiting for the
unwary. We all must plan for hard times and dangerous times.
6. Assuming rather than determining and double-checking.
It has been said that, “an assumption is the first step toward a screw-up.” Never, ever
assume. Don’t trust someone else to do what you should do to protect your life
and welfare.
7. Failure to expect and plan for the unexpected.
When making plans, always have a fallback plan if things go wrong. There are a number of
disasters waiting around the corner. There are situations of violence,
treachery, seduction, financial disaster, accidents and sickness. We cannot be
complacent. Plan the best you can. Be prepared!
8. Failure to recognize treacherous dogs.
We can all be tricked and conned by treacherous people. Many times our greed blinds us to
treacherous people. There are always little warning signs that tell us that
something is not right when dealing with treachery. Heed those warnings and
watch out for the treacherous dogs.
9. Trusting in fools.
The world is full of fools who claim to be experts in handling the affairs of our lives. It
has been said that, “ People rise to positions one level past there
competence.” He was good at his old job but he doesn’t know scrap about
his present job! It is up to you to handle the important affairs of
your life.
10. Understanding your opponent.
A man who appeared to be weak and small has knocked many a man on his
butt. You put yourself at a disadvantage when you underestimate your opponent.
About the Author /
Axioms of the Warrior /
Common Items Used as Deadly Personal Weapons /
Eight Deadly Mistakes in Hand-to-hand Combat /
Elements of Personal Sceurity /
Single Strike Deathblows /
Ten Exercises For Martial Arts Toughness /
Use of Handguns /
Final Thoughts /
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