Got to watch an interesting specimen. In retrospect, I’ve seen them before, quite a lot actually. But this one was blatant enough to draw attention. Attention brings analysis. Have to unpack the language here, and talk about a couple of categories and some background concepts. Creepers are low-level sexual predators. The kind that harass and … [Read more…]
Simple question, not so simple answer. The human body ‘moves’ certain ways. Like a suit of armour there are certain ‘weaknesses’ in how things are put together. There are key ‘spots’ that have to be flexible and that move in certain ways. If you armor these spots you exchange mobility for protection. If you … [Read more…]
It’s a little more complicated than that. Example A: You’re 30 and want to wear a Sailor Moon shirt at a comic book convention? Go ahead. Wearing it in the courtroom or a boardroom meeting? Not-so-much. Example B: There’s a joke “A vegan, a Crossfitter and an athiest walk into a bar. Within two … [Read more…]
My stance on violence is … complicated. Starting with a conversation I had decades ago with a friend. Him – “I’m a pacifist. I’m just not non-violent” Me – laughing. Him -“I’m serious. I honestly believe violence doesn’t solve anything. But sometimes you have to use it.” Technically speaking he’s right. Violence doesn’t ‘solve’ problems. … [Read more…]
I was asked the eternal question. Well okay, so it’s not really eternal, but — because I talk so much about negotiation and compromise — I get asked it A LOT. “How do you negotiate with such people?” Such people are the bullies, temper tantrum throwers and “NO COMPROMISE!” idealists (read, pain in the … [Read more…]
If we divide types of groups into individualistic, socio-centric and divine we get three different ways to organize things. Individualistic is the group exists to serve the needs of the individual. The needs of the group come second to the rights of the individual. Very Humanistic this philosophy and it works when basic needs are … [Read more…]
Hopefully, this will be the last of the introspection posts for a while. But I committed to writing close to the bone: Another reason the new book hit me so hard was that the process (my life process for the last several years) has violated my own epistemology. My society has a common belief about … [Read more…]
Have you given any thought on how you would handle an active shooter situation beyond the simple Run, Hide, Fight mantra? In this informative 23 minute audio lesson, Rory Miller gives you his take on how to handle an active shooter. Listen to Rory’s introduction to the lesson below. Please use button below to listen … [Read more…]
Over the last few years I have been telling people that I was tracking the rise in “Right Wing Extremism.” Now much of it was just tough talk, but there was enough to make me seriously concerned — especially when it was looking as if Hillary was going to win. These guys were gearing … [Read more…]
Once again someone asking about getting ‘arrested for self-defense.’ *** Years ago a friend of mine came up with four levels you have to succeed at in order to ‘win’ in a self-defense situation. 1 – You must be able to act (This means the first level is you must over come the freeze … [Read more…]