The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 60, Celebrating 5 Years, A Retrospective Here we are at 5 years and 60 episodes! Have a listen as we go back over our first 59 episodes in this retrospective episode. We briefly talk about the subject matter of each; and in some cases we talk about the inspiration that caused a podcast. In may cases, we talk about behind-the-scenes details, including a few mishaps along the way. If you have been looking for a summary overview to help you find something you might would be interested in, this is it. Thanks for following and listening ..read more

The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 58, Tag! You're It! What You Need to Know About Trackers A buddy of mine had a recent run in with one of these tracking devices while traveling on business. Who's was it; and what were they trying to do? Bluetooth and/or GPS tags and trackers are supposed to be used to help us find our keys, our wallet, our luggage, etc. But like anything else, the bad guys have figured out how to use them for the purposes of stalking and even stealing property, like our vehicles. Chris talks with us about his experience; and we talk about how these devices operate and what ..read more

The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 54, Why? I talk about my purpose in operating The Self-Initiative Project, and why it is I do what I do. It is my hope that my cause resonates with you. Thanks for listening.   Other related podcasts: Podcast 23: Why be Invested in Your Personal Safety Podcast 33: It Will Never Happen to Me Podcast 46: Who is This Guy? More About Me And My Personal Safety Journey ..read more

The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 53, Road Rage This might be our shortest podcast yet. Nonetheless, the subject of road rage is an important topic to cover. We talk about what road rage is, its causes, and what constitutes road rage. And most importantly, we work to give you some pointers on what to do if you find yourself on the receiving end of road rage, including always paying attention, getting away, and not engaging. Sit back. Relax. And listen.   Other related podcasts: Podcast 11: Safety In and Around Your Vehicle ..read more

The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 51, A Briefing With The Grayman Wesley, of Grayman Briefing and Superesse Straps, joins us to talk about being better prepared and your personal safety. Wesley is former U.S. Army and law enforcement and now spends his time sharing intel to the public to help folks stay better informed and selling gear that can help them be better prepared should a life altering event occur (or SHTF). We talk a lot about home security measures you can take as well as a few about vehicles as well. Do you know the purpose of purple paint or a flashing blue light on your mailb ..read more

The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 50, When Do I Know I Might Be Attacked; and When Should I Consider Responding? My buddy from high school inspired this episode when he asked, "How do you know when it is time to go?" What he means is how do you know when you should engage and maybe throw that first punch or kick? Knowing some of the signs to look for in a potential aggressor, whether social or predatory, is fairly straight-forward, if you know what to look for and you are actually paying attention. What I argue is more important are the things that come before that point and the aftermath ..read more

The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 49, Be a Sharp(er) Woman with Kelly Sayre Kelly, from The Diamond Arrow Group, joins us again. This time to talk through her new book, Sharp Women, a book women (and men, alike) can take something away from. We talk about the importance of listening to our intuition, paying attention to our surroundings, how our upbringing impacts the way we view and respond to the world around us, and how hard it is to uphold boundaries with those we know. All of this and much, much more. While mostly written for women, this book is a great read for men as well as it helps ..read more

The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 48, Carjacking What's the difference between car theft and carjacking? We discuss it. We also talk about some legal concepts that may come into play with either car theft or carjacking, though we give no legal advise. We talk about some things you can do to help make you less likely to be a victim of a carjacking. Ultimately, we have to take responsibility for our own personal safety. And lastly, we chat through what you may consider doing should you ever find yourself a victim of a carjacking and some scenarios you will want to consider and think through ..read more

The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 47, Cyber Security We cover the topic of cyber security and some things you need to know to better protect yourself. Ever wondered what the difference was between phishing, smishing, and vishing? Do you know how to recognize them and when you do, what you should do? We cover some terminology, some action items relative to the use of our personal devices and home networks, as well as what to do to better avoid being scammed, hacked, or taken advantage of via emails or texts. While it is not a new subject, it is still worth understanding the threats and the p ..read more

The Self-Initiative Project, Podcast 46, Who is This Guy? More About Me and My Personal Safety Journey After nearly 4 years of doing this podcast, I figured I owed it to you to tell you a little more about me. I do not like talking about myself; but I wanted to give you some idea of my background and experience. I talk about my martial arts and Krav Maga journey as well as many of the other training courses and certifications I have earned over time. And I plan to do more... The real take-away is I am just an average guy taking responsibility for my own personal safety and preparedness. Thanks ..read more