Author: everymansecure
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A Practical Car Emergency Kit
The key to good personal security is being prepared ahead of time for the challenges and emergencies that life may bring. In order to prepare well, we need both the skills and tools to meet those challenges head on. I’ve written previously about putting together an Everyday Carry Kit, which is a easy and simple…
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Improving Your Personal Security Makes You a Better Person
Improving your personal security abilities and practices not only helps keep you and others safer, it also make you a better friend, parent, and member of your community. Improved personal security gives you greater control and flexibility as you meet life head on. The best example is probably that of using good situational awareness. Yes,…
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3 Easy Ways to Store and Conserve Water Before a Crisis
Water is one of the most crucial items needed in every disaster and survival incident. We don’t just need water to drink, but also to keep ourselves clean and assist in food preparation. Water also is critical to keeping our environment and gear clean (washing clothes, tools, etc). Thankfully, water is also an abundant resource…
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Ancient Wisdom for Modern Security
Marcus Aurelius was a Roman emperor and philosopher, perhaps best known for his work Meditations. It is probably the most influential and well-known Stoic philosophy book in history, and I try to read it on an annual basis. This particular quote always stands out to me. I think his ancient wisdom can apply to our…
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The Value of Good Information
Information ≠ intelligence A while back I heard someone explain that “not all information is intelligence.” And this got me thinking about how we value the information we consume. We are constantly bombarded by all sorts of information – all the news of the world is available on our phones, computers, and smart TVs. Along…
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Tip of the Week #16 – Curiosity Improves Security
The Interaction of Security and Curiosity I have written about the importance of situational awareness and mastering mental alertness previously. Curiosity is a big part of both of those. In fact, without curiosity we will be at a serious disadvantage when it comes to our safety and security. Curiosity is simply the desire to find…
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Is Your Body Language Helping or Hurting Your Personal Security?
Connecting body language and security Consciously or not, people are constantly using their body to communicate their internal feelings and intentions. Noticing and understanding body language is therefore an great way of improving your personal safety and security. There are two primary benefits to studying body language. First, you can better understand someone else’s internal…
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Tip of the Week #15 – You Need a Family Code
I remember as a child having a family “knock” that was used to signal that another member of the family was at the door. This special knock was typically used on vacations. If any of us kids were staying behind in a hotel room while a parent was out – or if we were staying…
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National Preparedness Month 2024: What You Need to Know
September is National Preparedness Month in the US. With its roots in the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the national campaign began in 2004. The goal is to encourage families, organizations, and communities to better prepare for disasters and emergencies that may come their way. This year’s theme is “Start a Conversation”. To that…
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Tip of the Week #14 – Develop a Home Emergency Plan
An important part of personal security is creating a home emergency plan. This critical piece of planning allows you to think carefully through possible crisis scenarios that you may face at home and how you should respond. Then, you can also put in place practical methods of reducing the risk of those crises happening. Starting…
