Baseline vs. Anomaly: The Secret Skill for Spotting Danger Early (OODA Series – Episode 4)

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  @DefendConfidently · 8 months ago (edited) · pinned

  Watch the next video in the series here!<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Se2XQ58enrc">https://youtu.be/Se2XQ58enrc</a>

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  @Jerry-k4n · 8 months ago

  The last time I pulled into a gas station in Indiana, I saw a couple of guys sitting in a van with a computer open right next to the gas station. I had seen some videos about card skimmers at gas stations and when I checked, I discovered there was one on my gas station pump. I pretended not to notice and opened my trunk like I needed something but what I was really doing was calling the police. They got there pretty quick and went to the van that I told them about and then another car came to me to look at the card skimmer. They got arrested. I’m pretty proud of myself.

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  @sk.n.9302 · 8 months ago (edited)

  When I was 23, I was on an almost empty train at about 6pm traveling from one town to the next. A young guy got on &amp; started walking up &amp; down the aisle. He eventually stopped &amp; sat down right in front of me. I got chills. Thank goodness, a couple noticed, came over &amp; asked if I wanted to sit with them. They saw the &apos;anomally&apos;, I think they saved me.

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  @Miss59Pat · 8 months ago

  Many years ago, I was a young mother, walking with my 1 year old in a stroller on the beach. &nbsp;Very few people were around. A young man appriached me and the vibe was really off. I just got &quot; that feeling&quot; &nbsp;( Women reading this know what I mean). I kept walking towards a group of other people in the distance. I told him that was my family, and I waved at them. &nbsp;They politely waved back...lol<br>!<br>He quickly said his goodbyes...😊

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  @David-nx2vm · 8 months ago

  100%. &nbsp;I’m retired military law enforcement, and one of the first things I learned is that you cannot know what’s abnormal unless you know what’s normal. That’s why tourists and visitors are so often crime victims.

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  @0rbium · 8 months ago

  we used to call this being &quot;street smart&quot;

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  @madamedex5989 · 8 months ago

  I have several small children and have had a very serious talk with them that if we are ever in a public setting and I tell them &quot;we need to leave now,&quot; it is NOT the time for argument or questioning. Stay with me and go. We can talk about it later.

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  @user-mg1pb2cn8k · 7 months ago

  I was born 1949 and over the years could walk anywhere and any time, even abroad. But now in my late 70&apos;s I watch everyone, everywhere. &nbsp; Sad isn&apos;t it.

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  @TheSwitzAutomotive · 8 months ago

  I use the technique all the time. A few months back mid day I pulled up to the ATM to get some cash. I noticed a car immediately pulling in behind me ... and very close. I thought &quot;hmm, that guy really pulled up quickly behind me... and he&apos;s closer than you&apos;d normally see.&quot; Most people in a drive thru ATM line stay a car length away (as opposed to right on your bumper like at a red light). So instead of doing the transaction I just drove away and stopped about 200 feet away in another parking lot. The car that pulled in behind me DID NOT use the ATM... creepy! So I waited about 3 minutes until he was gone then re-approached the ATM... seeing no one around me I then did my transaction. Good chance I just avoided an attempted armed robbery. Stay aware people!

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  @toonybrain · 8 months ago

  I lived rural and ran certain routes for their beauty and some roads saw little traffic. I was climbing this gradual, long hill that ran along a stream when a motorcycle passed me. He continued up the hill slowly, then he stopped with his bike somewhat perpendicular into the one-lane road. He shut down his bike and just watched me approach.<br><br>I slowed my pace a bit while chastising myself for not remembering my firearm. But I still had my fanny pack on with the pack in front.<br><br>I deliberately stared at this guy who stood there, straddling his bike watching me, then I deliberately slowly slid my hand into the fanny pack and let it rest there (as though gripping my firearm). I never took my eyes off of him. It was like a showdown at noon in the Wild West. 😄<br><br>Indeed, I had no firearm, but he didn’t know that.<br><br>He started up his bike, then rode on.<br><br>I THANKED GOD for putting that idea in my mind.

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  @peaceturtleinfinity · 8 months ago

  I’ve acquired this skill from a life of retail work. No joke.

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  @kaymann8007 · 8 months ago

  My Dad taught me all this when I was a kid. Always sit facing the door, scope the place out, know where the exits are, if someone&apos;s being a creeper...leave, trust your gut. Women especially have to be ever mindful.

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