| The development of strategic qualities is an | | | | is a habit and if you work to form it and |
| important and vital factor in any self defense | | | | strengthen it then it will be there for you on a |
| program. As a matter of fact the mental side is | | | | consistent basis. This all begins by practicing |
| always more important than the physical side. | | | | persistence and not giving up, also take action of |
| Here are several more advanced factors that | | | | any decisions you make before leaving the scene |
| require discipline but are critical to defending | | | | of a decision. Remember life is made up of those |
| oneself successfully. | | | | who succeed and those who give up. Be among |
| Constantly practice and prepare. | | | | those who succeed by being among those who |
| Make self- defence and self-development a | | | | take immediate action and NEVER quit! |
| constant occupation of yours. Practice and think | | | | Know who you are and what you can do |
| about eliminating your vulnerabilities constantly. | | | | realistically. |
| Think about strengths and weaknesses in every | | | | This is really self-evident. Be honest with yourself |
| situation you find yourself in. The possibility of | | | | no matter what. Be honest about what you can |
| confrontations is commonplace and you should | | | | and cannot do, by knowing your limits you will be |
| take every opportunity to further develop your | | | | able to grow beyond them, but first you must |
| awareness of both your surroundings and the | | | | acknowledge them. Know who you are. What are |
| people you are dealing with. Also work on dealing | | | | you afraid of? Be honest and ask yourself what |
| with confrontations in a confident and careful | | | | you have to do to get beyond this. When you're |
| manner where you never underestimate anyone | | | | honest about your physical, mental, and emotional |
| and don't get overconfident but rather focus on | | | | limits, you have taken the first step to growing |
| de-escalating and dealing with situations. Develop a | | | | past these limits. Remember, you don't have to |
| mindset of constant preparation and | | | | beat your self up over your liitations just |
| improvement. | | | | ackowledge them so you can form a plan to take |
| Take action and be persistent. | | | | action and get past them. The truth is that we all |
| Develop the habit of taking action without | | | | have limitations and if we put in the effort to get |
| hesitation whenever necessary and be persistent | | | | over these obstacles then we gain the abilities |
| until you've reached your goal. Never give up! This | | | | that come with it. |