The Safety Trap: A Security Expert's Secrets for Staying Safe in a Dangerous World
Spencer Coursen
May 2021 · St. Martin's Press
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Discover the secrets to staying safe in an increasingly dangerous world from renowned security expert Spencer Coursen in The Safety Trap: A Security Expert's Secrets for Staying Safe in a Dangerous World.
Despite living in one of the safest times in history, many of us still feel vulnerable and unprepared for the threats we face each day. In this essential guide, threat management expert Spencer Coursen reveals how our blind faith in institutions to protect us has dulled our natural survival instincts, leaving us more vulnerable than ever before.
The truth is that when we feel safest is actually when we are in the most danger.
This is the paradox of The Safety Trap.
Through easy-to-implement methods of maintaining vigilance, assessing risk, and taking preventative measures, Coursen shows you how to be alert without anxiety and know how to best protect yourself and your loved ones in any situation - at work, at school, in public spaces, at home, and online. With real-world examples and practical advice, you'll develop the skills and confidence needed to reclaim your personal security.
Whether you're looking to improve your situational awareness, prepare for emergencies, or simply feel more secure in your daily life, The Safety Trap delivers the expert insights and actionable strategies you need to stay safe in today's increasingly unpredictable world.
Despite living in one of the safest times in history, many of us still feel vulnerable and unprepared for the threats we face each day. In this essential guide, threat management expert Spencer Coursen reveals how our blind faith in institutions to protect us has dulled our natural survival instincts, leaving us more vulnerable than ever before.
The truth is that when we feel safest is actually when we are in the most danger.
This is the paradox of The Safety Trap.
Through easy-to-implement methods of maintaining vigilance, assessing risk, and taking preventative measures, Coursen shows you how to be alert without anxiety and know how to best protect yourself and your loved ones in any situation - at work, at school, in public spaces, at home, and online. With real-world examples and practical advice, you'll develop the skills and confidence needed to reclaim your personal security.
Whether you're looking to improve your situational awareness, prepare for emergencies, or simply feel more secure in your daily life, The Safety Trap delivers the expert insights and actionable strategies you need to stay safe in today's increasingly unpredictable world.
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Misty's Corner Reviews
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May 18, 2021
It’s not often that I can say that I learned a lot, absorbed much, and took detailed notes on a book with plans to re-read/listen to specific sections for reference. (My usual genres are thrillers, cozy mysteries, romance books - enjoyable stories, a form of escapism if you will.) Coursen’s “The Safety Trap” had me taking notes and then immediately applying these real-world safety tips and strategies. Our family now has a nightly safety sweep routine; we've turned license plates into a lyrical memory game and we've established the 3F’s regarding stranger danger (ok to seek help from families, food sources & locations with flags) with our kiddos and SO much more! Having read and listened to this book, because I couldn't just stop reading, I had to continue this safety experience through audio as well; I've started taking a harder look at oversharing, social media, physical fitness, and overall life preparedness. Sidenote, I love that the author narrates this book himself! This book includes many helpful tips backed by logic, psychology, and security expertise supported by years of the author’s own experiences. The protective preparedness for the safety trap of responsibility and children really hit home. I appreciated the relatable metaphors and examples, which helped bring about a deeper understanding. The protective strategies in “The Safety Trap” are quite beneficial, written in an easily understood and relatable narrative.
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Kuy IsNotNotBad
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June 23, 2021
A very important read and a great one at that! If you're a parent, check it out. If you are a human being you should check it out!
About the author
SPENCER COURSEN is a nationally recognized threat management expert and author of The Safety Trap (St. Martin’s Press, 2021.) He has an exceptional record of success in the assessment, management, and resolution of threats, conflict resolution, employee terminations, physical security assessments, expert witness testimony, policy authorship, protective intelligence, and vulnerability reduction. Mr. Coursen is the founder of Coursen Security Group (CSG), a premier threat management firm based in Austin, Texas. CSG provides expert security assessment, consultation, and protective strategy to help organizations, public figures, and private families succeed in staying safe.
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