In the most recent episode of the Full Spectrum Warrior Podcast I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ian Smith, gym owner turned political candidate. His story is one I hope inspires you to do just as he did, do the right thing, even when it's hard. Give the show a listen.

If you truly want to begin the journey of self-improvement, you have to begin with honesty. In the video above I offer some more insights into this foundation. 

If you are ready to start shoring up those deficiencies you identified from the 2024 Protectors Summit, I invite you to join the FSW Online University with code Protector40 that gives you 40% off the lifetime of your membership. In addition to the over 100 hours of content that will take your shooting, combatives, and mindset to the next level, over the next couple of weeks we will be adding the coach's talks from the 2024 Protectors Summit. 

In a recent range session, I made a significant mistake in front of students. This experience is shared to emphasize the importance of owning up to errors and learning from them.

The Drill: The drill involved shooting targets in a specific order based on the numbers called out. However, I shot the wrong the targets in the wrong order. This seemingly simple mistake carried substantial consequences if this was real life, highlighting the importance of cognitive thinking in training.

Accountability Matters: In firearms training, simple mistakes should viewed in the light of how serious that can be in real life scenarios. Shooting the wrong target in training could be shooting an innocent bystander for a law enforcement officer or accidentally shooting your family member instead of the assailant in a self defense scenario. Parallels Misjudgments can lead to dire consequences, emphasizing the need for accountability.

Cognitive Thinking in Firearms Training: Incorporating cognitive...

How disappointed are we when people we have placed on pedestals fail or make mistakes?

Do you remember when you looked up to someone and they failed?

Unfortunately, humans make mistakes and fall short. You shouldn't view Christianity based on the actions of fallible people.

Instead, you must view it through the teachings of Jesus Christ. That is the Truth.

Elliot Hulse invited me onto his podcast and we had a chance to really discuss the Protector's Summit.

If you are on the fence about going, give this a view and then get your ticket for the 2023 event.

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Have you thought about the consequences of that distraction or that excuse and what it could cost you?

Perspective and mindset can make all the difference. Identifying and understanding our battles and challenges both physically and spiritually is very important.

We can't fight something we don't know is attacking us and when we do take on the challenge we need to do it with the right mentality.

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In this video, Rich gives three tips to keep you on track for your goal setting.

1. First, use this filter: "Does this decision get me closer or further from goals?"

2. Pretend the world is watching.

3. You have to believe that you are capable of achieving the goal you set.

Members of the FSW can check out more on mindset with the Get Your Head under the Boat Series.

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