To live a quality life you must stay vigilant in protecting and preserving what you have. Self-defense is not just about physical tactics and techniques. It’s defending “The Pillars” — your faith, your mind, your body, your spirit, your relationships, and your finances.

• Faith is not a magical thing. Nurture it through prayer, gratitude, and reflection.

• Being mindful of your mental health means avoiding toxic people and bad situations.

• Eating right and exercising are essential in keeping your body strong and maintaining physical health.

• Set meaningful goals, fight to find purpose, take on responsibility, and find ways to contribute to the world to keep your spirit alive and thriving.

• Be aware of the people around you. Surround yourself with people who help you grow.

• Financially, we must take care of our families and the people who depend on us. We must be wise with money and make smart decisions.

Self-defense is about self-preservation — so you and those around you can live a greater life. It’s being aware of your faith, mind, body, spirit, relationships, and finances — and taking the steps to ensure you’re living a life of quality and purpose.