Saturday, June 25, 2016

Preparedness is not Paranoia

"Preparedness is not paranoia, just as specificity and direction are not "mind control." Bad things do happen. And good things (thankfully) do happen more often.

Our outlook on training, and the mindset of a culture based on both physical and mental preparedness is that: We would rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. 
If that strikes you as paranoid, overbearing, or controlling, you have likely never been on the receiving end of "bad" (or have deceived yourself into thinking "bad doesn't happen. 
If that sounds like too much thought, effort and seriousness to put into physicality and safety then we'll just have to agree to disagree. 
As you glide effortlessly through your next "45 mins of cardio" think about this: If shit hit the fan, what would your current physical skill set allow you to survive? Would your mental composure even last long enough for your to find out? (Is it better to learn to swim or fear the water?)

Ruck March (Trail)
DistanceTimeWeight
3 miles57:5537lbs

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