Modern Wisdom

#656 - Mike Glover - Green Beret Teaches You How to Survive Any Situation

Jul 20, 2023

Mike Glover, a former Army Green Beret and CEO of FieldCraft Survival, delves into crucial survival tactics and preparedness strategies. He discusses the misconceptions surrounding doomsday prepping and emphasizes the importance of situational awareness. Glover highlights often-overlooked risks like vehicle accidents and drug overdoses, urging proactive measures. He also examines firearm safety, particularly in homes with children, and shares insights on enhancing personal security. His experiences underscore the value of preparedness in navigating unexpected crises.

01:20:57

Episode guests

Mike Glover

Highlights

AI Chapters

Episode notes

What should you have in your car for tactical preparedness?

02:40

The Impact of National Media Messaging on Our Perception of Reality

01:56

The Embedded Mentality of Security and Defense

01:24

Understanding and overcoming the freeze response in stressful situations

03:44

Intro

4min

Perceptions of Service: CIA and Military Insights

8min

The Necessity of Preparedness

10min

Navigating Perceived vs. Real Risks

28min

Yearning for Conflict: The Psychology of Firearm Enthusiasts

5min

Navigating Situational Awareness

17min

The Role of Belgian Malinois in Home Security and Combat

3min

Firearm Safety in Family Homes

11min

Mike Glover is a former United States Army Green Beret, survivalist expert, CEO of FieldCraft Survival, and podcaster providing expertise on survival tactics and preparedness.

Being prepared is arguably the most potent tool in any survival kit. However working out what to prepare for can be a daunting task. How do you decide the likelihood of potential threats and distinguish them from unlikely scenarios? How do you gear up for risks that present the most significant danger to you, and what do you need?

Expect to learn how to best prepare yourself to survive a car accident, the biggest risks you should know about but aren’t preparing for, the surprising risk that always gets overlooked when using firearms, whether doomsday preppers in their bunkers are actually preparing correctly, the tool you should always keep handy that might save your life one day and much more...

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