Summary of Jason Hanson's Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life

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#1 Following the rules listed in this section will put you in the best position to protect yourself and your family should a crisis arise.

#2 Life is rarely cut and dry. While knowing what to do in emergency situations is important, it's your ability to adapt to new situations that can make the biggest difference.

#3 I believe in self-reliance. I don’t want to depend on someone else to take care of my family or myself. I believe it is crucial to have the tools on hand and the ability to act if necessary.

#4 The rule about not being a hero isn’t about not taking action or not being a valued member of society. It’s about being a bigger person and having the good sense to walk away from a potential confrontation, even if that means losing the opportunity to prove your skills.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Jun 8, 2022
• ISBN: 9798822535015

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Insights on Jason Hanson's Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life

Contents

Insights from Chapter 1

Insights from Chapter 2

Insights from Chapter 3

Insights from Chapter 4

Insights from Chapter 5

Insights from Chapter 6

Insights from Chapter 7

Insights from Chapter 8

Insights from Chapter 9

Insights from Chapter 10

Insights from Chapter 11

Insights from Chapter 12

Insights from Chapter 1

#1

Following the rules listed in this section will put you in the best position to protect yourself and your family should a crisis arise.

#2

Life is rarely cut and dry. While knowing what to do in emergency situations is important, it's your ability to adapt to new situations that can make the biggest difference.

#3

I believe in self-reliance. I don’t want to depend on someone else to take care of my family or myself. I believe it is crucial to have the tools on hand and the ability to act if necessary.

#4

The rule about not being a hero isn’t about not taking action or not being a valued member of society. It’s about being a bigger person and having the good sense to walk away from a potential confrontation, even if that means losing the opportunity to prove your skills.

#5

Movement saves lives. If someone comes at you with a knife, you have two options: move out of the way or get stabbed. The concept works in several ways, and I'll explain how to handle various scenarios in greater detail in later chapters.

#6

Perceptions are important, and you must be aware of them to remain safe. Ask yourself the following questions: Do I look like a person who would be an easy victim. Does my house appear uninhabited. Am I walking with confidence. What about those around me.

#7

Baselines are important in all intelligence work. You can’t know if you're about to walk into an unsafe situation unless you're familiar with what's normal for a particular place.

#8

The final rule is situational awareness, which is the most important thing I learned while in the CIA. It is the cornerstone of my philosophy. Nothing can keep you safe if you’re not aware of what’s happening around you.

Insights from Chapter 2

#1

The most important thing I learned in the CIA is situational awareness. It’s best to avoid any kind of violent confrontation, and it’s your knowledge of situational awareness that allows you to act before a crisis occurs.

#2

By asking the man what time it was, I had completely removed the element of surprise. I knew that if he attacked, I’d need one and a half seconds to defend myself and my wife. By being alert to your surroundings, you can recognize when something is amiss and take action.

#3

The majority of people are either talking on their phones