PeaceWalker Blog

  You know how it goes. Some days you wake up feeling like you could conquer the world… Other days you feel like the world’s sitting on your chest and won't budge. That’s life, my friend. There’ll be days when everything falls into place. Days when you’re on top of your game, checking off your to-do list like a boss, and the coffee tastes just right  (or in my case a cafe’ meil). Ah, sweet victory. But then… there’ll be  those  days. You know the ones I’m talking about. When you spill that perfect coffee all over your white shirt, running late, and the Wi-Fi decides it needs a day off too  (at the most inconvenient moment of course). It’s like the universe is just throwing everything at you, hoping you'll wave a white flag. Here’s the thing: those off-days? They’re part of the process. You can't appreciate the wins without a few hilarious (in hindsight) stumbles. Keep moving, because even on the worst days, you’re still making progress. A bad day doesn’t mean a ...

  Imagine… It’s one of those perfect fall days—crisp air, golden leaves, and just the right amount of sunshine. You could easily let it slip by, thinking,  “I’ll enjoy it later,”  only to find yourself in a downpour tomorrow. You never know when those sunny days will come, or how long they’ll last, so take advantage of them when they’re there. When it comes to your training it’s no different. Whether it's learning self-defense or preparing for anything challenging, you can’t wait until the clouds roll in to start. The right moment is like that perfect autumn day—you seize it while the sun's still out, or you risk getting caught in the rain unprepared. And Then… Winter’s Comin’!! Make sure you’re prepared before the snow starts flying! Don’t Wait! Just like taking advantage of an opportunity to enjoy a nice fall day, here’s an opportunity for you to j oin us on our Free Private Network - PeaceWalker Connect and g et access to free training resources and community. Things t...

The Middle East is a hot mess! Even more so right now… And things are ramping up! Israel is under attack from several fronts: Hamas in Gaza Hezbollah in Lebanon Houthi in Yemen Iran A tough neighborhood! The pic above is a screen shot from an Israeli friend of mine’s Missile Warning App. It was taken earlier today. Everyone of those red pins is a missile strike. Luckily most of those missiles have been intercepted and shot out of sky before reaching their target. My thoughts and prayers go out to the people who are in the middle of this conflict. I hope the war ends soon. Are You Fighting a Multi Front War Too?! Israel is fighting enemies on multiple fronts. Are you too!? This is not meant to minimize the conflict over there, its simply an analogy on how we too often fight multi-front wars in our own lives. You lose your job, your dog dies & your wife leaves you. Your truck breaks down and so does your water heater. Your kid needs braces, your roof is leaking and your boss wants yo...

  There’s No Personal Defense w/o Personal Development The Beatles had it right when they wrote  With a Little Help from My Friends.  Personal defense and growth is much easier when you're not going at it alone. The PeaceWalker approach adds a dash of clarity, skill and courage to your Life. PeaceWalkers aren’t just random individuals stumbling through life. Oh no, we belong to a fellowship of everyday people committed to protecting life, leading with love, and growing stronger with each step. Much like that Beatles song suggests, we get by—and thrive—because we have each other. Whether it’s learning to manage conflict or staying motivated through constant training, we lean on our fellow PeaceWalkers. Going through the good, bad and ugly with like minded people who have your six, makes all the difference. So, the next time life throws a curveball, remember: with a little help from your friends, you won’t just get by—you’ll lead from the front, stronger and more connected ...

  Your Phone Rings… You look down, and it’s one of your close friends. You wonder why they’re  calling out of the blue  as you tap that green button to talk. Then you hear them say… “Hey…I was just sitting here and wanted to give you a quick call to tell you I love, honor, and appreciate you, brother. You mean a lot to me, man.” If you got that call today… how would you react? If you’re like pretty much everyone on this planet, your first response would probably be… “What’s wrong?! You ok?! Is everything alright?!” Now, here’s the sad,  brutal truth:  When someone like you gets a call like that, your mind instantly flips to  crisis mode. You assume something’s wrong—that he’s in a dark pit, spiraling toward the edge, maybe even on the  brink of something really bad. But what if that wasn’t the case? What if that call wasn’t a cry for help,  but an opportunity? An opportunity to  break the cycle of silence  we’ve all been living in. We ca...

  Difficult Conversations Yesterday I was having a great discussion with one of my students about the art of difficult conversations. The topic revolved around how many people (and organizations) avoid having them. (Much to their detriment.) Let’s face it, difficult conversations have always been, well… Difficult! So, it’s no wonder why people have a hard time with them. Compile that with our modern technology that has almost reinvented the way we communicate with one another and you have the recipe for making mountains out of molehills and causing a lot of stress due to miss or non-communication altogether. Yes it’s no huge mystery that… In Today’s Fast-Paced World… People are finding it increasingly difficult to engage in these tough conversations. (Let me get academic here a second…) A 2023 study by the Pew Research Center found that 54% of Americans avoid discussing sensitive topics, fearing confrontation.  (I’d say even higher… If I had a dollar for every time I hear of s...

  Listening to  night drive   - An Indie/Alternative Playlist | Vol. 1 It’s not bad it reminds me of the Secret Life of Walter Mitty. If it had an extended soundtrack it might sound something like this. One Step at a Time… Saturday we began a new intro session at the academy. We took in a handful of new students and helped them start their journey on this PeaceWalker Path. One of the things that we talk about early on is beginning to build your own personal DAILY practice. Nothing crazy or even time consuming. Just do something every day! Yes, that’s right, practice every - single - day. Don’t make it complicated, as a matter of fact, the simpler the better. Just get used to doing two things: #1 - Bring your training outside of the academy. Your real training happens outside of class, so start cultivating this perspective early on! When it comes to training how to protect yourself and becoming a PeaceWalker you begin to realize everything you do is training. ‘It’s no...