Mental Preparations

Daugherty16 · December 3, 2009, 01:46 PM

This forum is constantly discussing one or more scenario. We think about it, pose possible actions, or critique actions people actually took. What about general, overall mental preparation? We all think we're sheepdogs, yes?

The link contains probably the very best definition of Sheep, Wolves, and Sheepdogs i've ever read. I've heard of Col Grossman, and his book, but never read it. It is definitely going on my Christmas list. Enjoy: http://www.killology.com/sheep_dog.htm

How many of you have read his book? What other good reads on the subject can you recommend?

KingEdward · December 3, 2009, 03:47 PM

Thanks. I read the article during lunch and it was well written.

While I have no professional sheep dog experience I have many
family members who are "pros" (both veteran and current soldiers and retired
and active LEOs) and over the years their experiences and stories have
left an impression on me.

That impression relates to the part of the article where the statement
is made,

"You should always think when / what related to taking certain actions and not thinking in a mode of if / what

I certainly agree with that principle with regard to mental preparations.

I worked in home security for a few years and I went on many calls which were leads given to top sales people where someone had recently either been broken into (at home), or intruders had tried to get in or one of a dozen other eye opening stories / situations had transpired.

When / what is a little more sensible that If / what IMHO

BlueTrain · December 3, 2009, 04:09 PM

Well, he got part of it right. A sheep dog either looks like a wolf or a sheep. But what about rams? And wild sheep?

December 3, 2009, 01:46 PM	#1
Daugherty16 Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2008 Location: Live Free or Die state Posts: 259	Mental Preparations This forum is constantly discussing one or more scenario. We think about it, pose possible actions, or critique actions people actually took. What about general, overall mental preparation? We all think we're sheepdogs, yes? The link contains probably the very best definition of Sheep, Wolves, and Sheepdogs i've ever read. I've heard of Col Grossman, and his book, but never read it. It is definitely going on my Christmas list. Enjoy: http://www.killology.com/sheep_dog.htm How many of you have read his book? What other good reads on the subject can you recommend? __________________ "To my mind it is wholly irresponsible to go into the world incapable of preventing violence, injury, crime, and death. How feeble is the mindset to accept defenselessness... How pathetic." - - Ted Nugent "Cogito, Ergo Armitum Sum" - (I Think, Therefore I Am Armed)- - anon.

December 3, 2009, 03:47 PM	#2
KingEdward Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2009 Location: The Volunteer State Posts: 439	Thanks. I read the article during lunch and it was well written. While I have no professional sheep dog experience I have many family members who are "pros" (both veteran and current soldiers and retired and active LEOs) and over the years their experiences and stories have left an impression on me. That impression relates to the part of the article where the statement is made, "You should always think when / what related to taking certain actions and not thinking in a mode of if / what I certainly agree with that principle with regard to mental preparations. I worked in home security for a few years and I went on many calls which were leads given to top sales people where someone had recently either been broken into (at home), or intruders had tried to get in or one of a dozen other eye opening stories / situations had transpired. When / what is a little more sensible that If / what IMHO __________________ "It'll happen fast once I start" - Charlie Waite

December 3, 2009, 04:09 PM	#3
BlueTrain Senior Member Join Date: September 26, 2005 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 6,141	Well, he got part of it right. A sheep dog either looks like a wolf or a sheep. But what about rams? And wild sheep? __________________ Shoot low, sheriff. They're riding Shetlands! Underneath the starry flag, civilize 'em with a Krag, and return us to our own beloved homes! Buy War Bonds.