My friend (CadillacZak) recently asked on his blog "Who are your heroes?" Growing up my heroes were cops and soldiers. Now that I'm grown I can't answer the question as easily. Now I look up to lots of people. Anyone that fights for this country and it's freedoms, are still my heroes. But I look up to just about everyone that is better at something then I am. Some very simple, like a neighbor who is a good father and husband.
I think heroes are anyone that we try and emulate. I'm hoping if you are grown that your heroes are no longer sports or movie stars (unless you know them personally).
The point is, you should pick your heroes intentionally. You should look around in your life and find which people you would like to be like, and spend time with them.
Stay Safe,
Ben
ModernSelfProtection.com
Friday, July 24, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Horrific Crime
On July 16, in north Austin, nine coworkers got together at one of their homes. One of the employees was followed home by someone that was looking to do wrong. He got friends together and they kicked in the door and started shooting and beating the guests. How terrifying for the people inside. Four ended up in the hospital and many things were taken from the house. Thankfully, no one was seriously hurt. (Read the News Story Here)
My passion is to stop crimes like this from happening, not by shooting it out, or fighting like Steven Seagal in a movie. With a couple little things this whole entire crime could have been avoided. It's a little CIA spy stuff, but super simple, here's how...
1. Be aware of people around you (watch for cars following you from work). If something feels wrong, it probably is.
2. Check your suspicion. Drive around the same block a couple times. If the same car follows you around the block, then you know, if the car leaves, you didn't lose anything.
3. If someone is following you, Don't Go Home! Go to a crowded place, a police station, or call the police. That's what they are paid for! It could be work (police can be busy sometimes) and time for you, but the alternative could be the above story.
Most criminals are looking for an easy target. If you are aware and drive around most will leave. Be a harder target and keep yourself out of trouble.
Stay Safe,
Ben
ModernSelfProtection.com
My passion is to stop crimes like this from happening, not by shooting it out, or fighting like Steven Seagal in a movie. With a couple little things this whole entire crime could have been avoided. It's a little CIA spy stuff, but super simple, here's how...
1. Be aware of people around you (watch for cars following you from work). If something feels wrong, it probably is.
2. Check your suspicion. Drive around the same block a couple times. If the same car follows you around the block, then you know, if the car leaves, you didn't lose anything.
3. If someone is following you, Don't Go Home! Go to a crowded place, a police station, or call the police. That's what they are paid for! It could be work (police can be busy sometimes) and time for you, but the alternative could be the above story.
Most criminals are looking for an easy target. If you are aware and drive around most will leave. Be a harder target and keep yourself out of trouble.
Stay Safe,
Ben
ModernSelfProtection.com
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