Doing this isn’t morbid; it’s clarifying. It strips away illusions and forces you to build systems. Prepared people are not anxious—they’re the calmest ones in the room because they’ve already lived the disaster in their head and survived it.
When something goes wrong, give yourself three seconds to feel the shock, then immediately pivot to "What is my next move?" Becoming Bulletproof- Life Lessons from a Secre...
: Poumpouras explains that fear is a natural survival tool, while panic is what impairs judgment. She teaches readers to "extinguish it while it’s small" through mental preparation. Doing this isn’t morbid; it’s clarifying
Poumpouras emphasizes that "situational awareness" is a perishable skill. Most people walk through life tethered to their phones, oblivious to the shifts in body language or energy around them. By staying present, you can identify "pre-incident indicators"—the small red flags that signal a person or situation is turning toxic—before they escalate into a crisis. 3. Fear is a Data Point When something goes wrong, give yourself three seconds