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Lee Lapin · November 12, 2011, 11:09 AM

Nothing like getting inside your own OODA loop

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Freezing to some degree in that sort of situation is pretty much a reflex for 'normal' people. Everyone seems to think about "fight or flight" but the usual range of reflexive responses to sudden unexpected stimulus are more like "freeze, flight or fight."

Orient (locate the stimulus)

Observe (see what the stimulus actually is)

Decide (determine what the stimulus means to you)

Act (do something about it)

Sometimes it takes a bit to work your way through those four steps. Thinking about the process and analyzing your possible reactions ahead of time will help speed it up next time you are confronted with something unexpected.

Sounds to me as if you did pretty much what any normal person would do in a similar situation, I wouldn't worry about it too much. Giving http://www.teddytactical.com/Sharpen...0Awareness.htm a read might help you some. For more on the OODA Loop, see http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/59/pilot.html .

November 12, 2011, 11:09 AM	#3
Lee Lapin Senior Member Join Date: September 7, 2004 Location: SE NC Posts: 1,239	Nothing like getting inside your own OODA loop . Freezing to some degree in that sort of situation is pretty much a reflex for 'normal' people. Everyone seems to think about "fight or flight" but the usual range of reflexive responses to sudden unexpected stimulus are more like "freeze, flight or fight." Orient (locate the stimulus) Observe (see what the stimulus actually is) Decide (determine what the stimulus means to you) Act (do something about it) Sometimes it takes a bit to work your way through those four steps. Thinking about the process and analyzing your possible reactions ahead of time will help speed it up next time you are confronted with something unexpected. Sounds to me as if you did pretty much what any normal person would do in a similar situation, I wouldn't worry about it too much. Giving http://www.teddytactical.com/Sharpen...0Awareness.htm a read might help you some. For more on the OODA Loop, see http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/59/pilot.html . __________________ Mindset - Skillset - Toolset. In that order! Attitude and skill will get you through times of no gear, better than gear will get you through times of no attitude and no skill.