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The idea here is to get you thinking about what is going on around you, at all times, not just when you feel threatened.
Usually people are totally unaware of what is going on around them. That is one of the reasons they become victims. They are not even remotely aware that they are walking into a situation that is a threat to them.
If you practice this state of awareness you are less likely to become a victim because chances are you will see it coming and can get out of the way or take evasive action.
Most street crime is of a hit and run nature. Hit the victim and get away as fast as possible.
Criminals are predators and you are the prey. They usually watch their victims prior to an attack. They size you up first. They do not want to take on someone who might fight back or might be prepared. Surprise is their weapon.
If they lose the element of surprise they usually will pick another target; someone who is not paying attention to them or anything else going on around them. If they know you are aware of them you have just taken away their element of surprise. You just screwed up their game plan.
You have ruined their day. GOOD JOB.
The idea here is to get you thinking about what is going on around you, at all times, not just when you feel threatened.
Usually people are totally unaware of what is going on around them. That is one of the reasons they become victims. They are not even remotely aware that they are walking into a situation that is a threat to them.
If you practice this state of awareness you are less likely to become a victim because chances are you will see it coming and can get out of the way or take evasive action.
Most street crime is of a hit and run nature. Hit the victim and get away as fast as possible.
Criminals are predators and you are the prey. They usually watch their victims prior to an attack. They size you up first. They do not want to take on someone who might fight back or might be prepared. Surprise is their weapon.
If they lose the element of surprise they usually will pick another target; someone who is not paying attention to them or anything else going on around them. If they know you are aware of them you have just taken away their element of surprise. You just screwed up their game plan.
You have ruined their day. GOOD JOB.
