Most men think preparation is about confidence. Feeling ready. Feeling capable. Feeling strong.

But real violence doesn't reward confidence. It rewards correctness.

In this episode, I unpack why confidence often collapses under stress — and how it can become a liability when situations are fast, unfair, and full of consequences.

We'll talk about the difference between feeling prepared and being prepared… why many well-trained men fail when it matters… and why judgment, restraint, and accuracy matter more than belief or bravado.

This is not a conversation about fighting. It's about responsibility — and understanding what actually holds up when there's no time to think.

If this episode makes you more cautious instead of more confident, that's intentional.