Posted on 07/15/2016 6:24:18 AM PDT by combat_boots
There’s a scene at the beginning of The Bourne Identity where the film’s protagonist is sitting in a diner, trying to figure out who he is and why he has a bunch of passports and a gun stashed in a safety deposit box. Bourne also notices that he, well, notices things that other people don’t.
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That superhuman ability to observe his surroundings and make detailed assessments about his environment? It’s not just a trait of top secret operatives; it’s a skill known as situational awareness, and you can possess it too.
As the names implies, situational awareness is simply knowing what’s going on around you. It sounds easy in principle, but in reality requires much practice. And while it is taught to soldiers, law enforcement officers, and yes, government-trained assassins, it’s an important skill for civilians to learn as well. In a dangerous situation, being aware of a threat even seconds before everyone else can keep you and your loved ones safe.
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Need more coffee.
BFL. Situational awareness is something we should be teaching our sons and daughters.
Simply put, if you sense something is wrong, it probably is.
Matt Damon would notice nothing.
We need to reinforce situational awareness into the heads of all of our family members, especially the credulous females who see life as unicorns and fairy dust.
They are most at risk, and we live in a dangerous moment in time.
Thanks.
That’s why I posted it.
That and overcoming the Normalcy Bias: http://modernsurvivalblog.com/survival-skills/overcome-your-normalcy-bias/
This is not the country that we were born in. Nor is it the country that many of our children were born in.
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Well, with the Pokemon Go app, I’m afraid we are moving backwards as far as situational awareness goes....
Nah. Just teach them to act like mattie damon. LOL!
In a real hostile situation, Matt Damon would be the last one to notice and the first one to die. He’s so stupid he’ll probably show up incongnito to one of these Black Lives Matter rallys to apologize for his white skin.
Matt Damon is a brainless idiot who does and says what the scriptwriters tell him to do and say.
Jason Bourne is a work of fiction.
Real people can develop extreme awareness of their surroundings. It requires purposeful practice.
I don’t want to hear about the ‘tragedy’ or the ‘crime.’ Or see pix of flowers, candles and teddy bears.
This is the time for righteous fury. Righteous.
This is Holy War.
Have your family learn to use the Color Code of Mental Awareness. http://www.adjunct.diodon349.com/attack_on_usa/front_sights_color_code_of_mental_awareness.htm
Thanks.
“16 Surprisingly Simple Self-Defense Techniques”
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Yeah, if it isn't in the script that he notice, he'd be totally oblivious...
the infowarrior
Situational awareness can be practiced, skill can be gained with practice, but there is an inborn talent.
I have to work very hard at it. Some people do it effortlessly.
I have known a couple, and it is impressive.
Let’s make that a link.
A Practical Guide to Situational Awareness
https://www.stratfor.com/weekly/practical-guide-situational-awareness
Another worthwhile resource:
Cooper Color Code For Readiness
http://modernsurvivalblog.com/security/coopers-color-code-definition/
BFL
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