Most self-defense happens before anything physical ever happens.
I walked downtown Boston this morning and watched. 90% of people heads down, earbuds in, no idea who's around them.
Real situational awareness isn't paranoia. It's just... looking up.
• ✅Head up, scan 10-15 feet ahead
• ✅Notice exits when you walk into any place
• ✅If something feels off, it probably is. Trust that.
You don't need to be tactical. You just need to be present. That buys you time, and time buys you options.
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