This episode features Chapter 18 from the full-length audiobook Before It Happens: The Art of Staying Safe Before Violence Starts by David Burnell.

In this powerful chapter, David shares the life-saving mindset of necessity—the ability to act decisively under pressure when the luxury of time, analysis, or politeness has vanished.

From a tense alley in Southern California to elevator escapes and real-life decisions under stress, you’ll learn:

• Why perfect plans don’t work in imperfect moments
• How to identify and act on the next right move—fast
• What are the three filters of necessity for making wise choices under threat
• How to overcome hesitation rooted in manners or fear of overreacting
• Why training yourself to move with intent can mean the difference between regret and relief

This chapter will reset your thinking in critical moments, whether on a dark street, in a parking garage, or facing unexpected confrontation.

It’s not about being aggressive. It’s about being ready, decisive, and alive when it counts.

Listen to this standalone chapter from Before It Happens: The Art of Staying Safe Before Violence Starts by David Burnell—available now on Audible, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.

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