- Almost all animals are both predator and prey at some level - Define Predator and Prey for discussion - It’s important to understand that neither of these mentalities are good or bad, they have benefits and downsides - Prey Mentality - Food doesn’t run so they often don’t pursue - Anxiety - prey animals move away from anxiety or go on high alert - Stress - prey animals avoid stress if at all possible and are more negatively affected - Goals - may pursue a goal if absolutely necessary, but generally wait for what they need or accept what is available - Predator Mentality - Food runs, so it ..read more

- Defining chaos - the absence of a clear direction forward  - Defining order - functioning in a manner that is predictable and consistent  Dog training  - Chaos - inconsistency, erratic behavior, nervousness  - If your dog behaves in these manners, it is often because they are recieving unclear communication  - Slow yourself down and clearly define to yourself what you want and then work to communicate that to your dog  - Order - obedience, calm mannerisms, confidence  - Walking the line of proper tension between these two is important for progress forward ..read more

- Application in this for both dog training and personal life - What are Standards and Expectations? - Holding yourself accountable to high Standards vs Expecting others to live up to your standards - Expectations of yourself vs expectations of others for you - How to develop high Standards - Ideal or Perfect    - Hold yourself to the highest standards you can    - Ask yourself what are you doing stupidly that you could do better that you would do better    - Ask yourself, How can I be better - make a plan    - Understand this is a journey - improvement ..read more

Setting goals - before you can accomplish something, you must imagine it If you don’t know where you’re going, any train will get you there.  You cannot accomplish anything meaningful in life without first deciding to.  Goal categories: Career, Relationships Family & Friends), Health (Physical and Mental), Spiritual, Security (Sustainable Financial & Physical)  Develop a long-term plan based on one clear, long term goal in each category. THIS REQUIRES AN AMAZING AMOUNT OF MENTAL IMAGINATION WORK.  Short term and mid term goals should all clearly connect to accom ..read more

- if you’re like me, you get ready to work ... you pause ... you wonder what it is you were supposed to do ... you start some task that isn’t important and is fairly easy to complete ... WHY EASY TO COMPLETE? - How to deal with your Daily To Do List - How to set up and use your Calendar - Setting Goals - Result Goal x3 - Progress Goal x3 each - Planning to Accomplish Goals - Actions and Tasks to complete each Progress Goal - 3-5 Actions and Tasks for each Progress Goal - Establishing Routines Daily Monthly Quarterly Annual - Websites: fortressk9.com ; fortressk9.com/puppies ; k9academy.u ..read more

YOUR LIFE SUCKS! Here’s how to make it awesome Make the things you have to do and the things you want to do the same thing Embrace the Suck. When you embrace the suck, you get to: Learn how to deal with adversity in a positive manner Choose which suck you get to embrace Be better equipped to deal with random suck. Create the life you want to live There is suck in every pursuit. But if you have to deal with suck anyway, why not choose the suck that give you the life you want. I’m not going to lie to you, there is a lot more suck on this path. But you will find the freedom it creates, and the ..read more

Tonight we talk dogs, e-collars, and anything else we can come up with. We may even get into some of the awesome events we are planning.  - Find more information about Pat Watson at utac.io or uncensoredtactical.com  - Find Pat on Instagram and TicToc - @k9philosophy or @uncensoredtactical  - Websites: fortressk9.com ; fortressk9.com/puppies ; k9academy.us  - NOSTR pub key npub1j8neuc5udhsp3z336zgzlgwslxwf3gulh4fyxk2w22hxsuvv2emq4xyua7  - Get the Fold Card and start earning Bitcoin for purchases you're already making at use.foldapp.com/r/ME4MCF9U  - Join us Apri ..read more

Even if you’re not in a northern climate, the preparations we will talk about can help you be prepared to take care of your dog. Conditions you can find yourself in during winter Storms: - Snow that makes travel inconvenient or impossible - Snow that limits your ability to exit your home - Ice and Sleet that make moving outside dangerous and can cause injury to you or your dog Options are Bugging in or Bugging Out Things you can do to prepare: Emergency Kit for Your Dog Compile a dog -specific emergency kit including food, water, medications, and important documents. Include warm blankets ..read more

Overcoming the Poverty Mindset - Resolute Determination - Failure is a part of success - Negative Influences from Other People - Not Asking Anyone's Permission - Websites: fortressk9.com ; fortressk9.com/puppies ; k9academy.us - NOSTR pub key npub1j8neuc5udhsp3z336zgzlgwslxwf3gulh4fyxk2w22hxsuvv2emq4xyua7 - Get the Fold Card and start earning Bitcoin for purchases you're already making at use.foldapp.com/r/ME4MCF9U - Listen to podcasts and earn Bitcoin for free at fountain.fm - Join us at Self Reliance Festival, Oct 14-15, 2023 in Camden, TN - https://selfreliancefestival.com - Join us at Pr ..read more

Had an amazing conversation with Tim the Toolman from the Workshop. toolmantim.co ..read more