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Stop Being an Easy Target: Situational Awareness for Everyday Life


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⏱️ 13 Minutes | Beginner-Friendly | Actionable from Day One

"You're not paranoid. You're prepared. The difference is what keeps you breathing."

Most people wait until something goes wrong. This episode is about what happens before that — living left of bang.

Mickey Middaugh brings 24 years of Air Force Security Forces experience to a single question: how do everyday civilians think and move like a protector?

Whether you're a parent walking to your car, a commuter navigating public transit, or a professional locking up late — this episode gives you a framework to spot vulnerabilities, break predictable patterns, and make yourself a hard target without living in fear.

What you'll learn:

  • The SCT Method — a simple daily habit that builds threat awareness over time
  • How to build your Personal Risk Profile in under 10 minutes
  • The 60-second scan that gives you an instant read on any environment
  • What strangers can find about you online — and how to lock it down
  • How to talk to your family about safety without creating fear
  • Includes a real case study of how one woman used these skills to identify and avoid an escalating threat.

    Train the mind. Win the fight.

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