It’s ok to outgrow people, places and things. That’s kind of the point, continuous growth, become a better human than the day before. Always seeking self improvement so you don’t grow stagnant and stale.

The fact that the catchphrase is "Tax the Rich” and not "Help the Poor" is telling of the true intent. It is an ideology premised on envy and resentment, the altruism is merely performative.

There is a fine line between the pavement and the tournament mats, and not everyone is playing by the same rules. If you make the decision to engage someone in violence. Understand that they may be more willing to take it to a lethal level.

Don’t confuse sport for self defense.

The world has always been violent and it’s nostalgia that tricks you into thinking otherwise. Fighting has never been fair as our ancestors use every dirty trick the book to win a fight.

Every generation likes to say fights were always one on one, or no one brought knives and guns. Your grandfathers carried slapjacks and brass knuckles, don’t be fooled.

Be dangerous but disciplined.

Stop trying to be liked by everyone. You don’t even like everyone.

Do not ever apologize for the madness which made you a warrior.

Walk Silently. Observe Everything. Act Violently.

CEO of Telegram has stated the company will provide more user information to governments with valid legal requests. All this after he was arrested in France for refusing to play ball with the French government.

I don’t post anything that I would consider illegal, at least with the current laws. It is a reminding to use OPSEC and PERSEC while using social media and messaging apps. We don’t control where our data goes once typed, so use discretion.

Keep your circle of family and friends tight. Don’t give out your personal business and problems to the world. We have become too trusting with people we barely know or social media. Hell, we give out too much information to people we know well but don’t have our best interest in mind.

If you’re a parent, hold your family’s inner workings or problems close to the chest. The world does not need to know your family’s daily routine and schedule. Don’t give people the opportunity to cut you down or attempt to cause division in your household.

The same for those of you without kids or family. Head down, mouth closed and work hard. Build that life without announcing every move you are making, or people will come out of the woodwork looking to sabotage your goals.

No one ever regretted being humble.

Be prepared. No one is coming to save you.

Have two plans for your family in a major emergency situation.

One, to stay in place with enough basic supplies few at least a few weeks of food, water, medical supplies, and other necessities. Don’t be dependent on the government in an emergency.

Two, a plan to leave when it becomes too dangerous to stay. A bag ready for each family member of essentials. Clothing, hygiene gear, food, water, medicines, important documents, and travel cash (small bills).

Always have a back up location already picked out way before the need arises. I live in a hurricane zone, and we know exactly where we are going if we have to evacuate. It should never be something you figure out on the fly unless absolutely necessary.

Boys want abs to attract girls. Men want thick necks, traps and big forearms to protect their women.

Train your neck and grip every day. Strong necks and back with gorilla grips will help you out across the board in every physical endeavor.

No man has ever wished for softer grips, and festive neck, or a weaker backs.

It is better to be the axe on the woodpile than the sword on the mantle.

Stop open carrying your pistol.

A low profile is going to keep a vast majority of people out of harms way. In some situations deception is going to be a valuable tool in mitigating harm, and reducing yourself as a target.

I have been watching a lot of videos of people getting their open carrying jacked while they wait in line at a store. A friction only kydex or leather on your waist is not a great option.

Find a pistol that conceals easily for hour body type, and then train with that pistol. I prefer an Inside the Waistband Appendix carry with a full size pistol (Glock 17), but my body size and clothing generally allow for that carry.

You have to dry fire train with your setup, working with different clothing (jackets, layers, etc.) and get those reps in at least once a week. If you can find a range that allows drawing from the holster, get in live fire training too.

Also, work in some dry fire from other places you conceal carry like in your car. It becomes increasingly more difficult once you mix in clothing, seat belts and being in confined seated position.

Guns and fighting.

If you train in any form of self defense, not ma tree your preferred combat sport. Start mixing in weapons training with pistols and knives. Jiu jitsu is great until you’re getting stabbed in the guard.

Work on weapons retention while defending from strikes and take downs. You can’t use a firearm in self defense if you are unconscious.

Work on draw your firearm or blade from various positions. My goal in jiu jitsu is getting to my pistol or knife, and keeping an attacker away from my firearm.

Train accordingly to how you walk around everyday. If you conceal carry or even just have a pocket knife, think about that when you’re training, and not in the middle of an attack.