A dangerous person is a person that doesn't see death or imprisonment as a deterrent. My dad is a Vietnam veteran, 76 years old, and I asked him once when I was younger if he ever got scared. He said "oh yeah, but you've got to learn to turn that fear into rage, once you do that you forget about being scared, that is how you stay alive".
dangerous means doing what others won't. agree with them or not, but mcveigh and kazscinky were highly dangerous individuals who would not have stopped if they had not been caught.
Please tell your Dad WELCOME HOME AND THANK YOU!! from a submarine veteran,my wife,my kids and grandkids. I love and support all my brother and sister Veterans, but, the 'Nam Veterans have a very special place in my heart. Also, he gave ya some good advise. Controlling that rage for your benefit is hard to do. Apparently your Dad did it right.
I have been downrange as a Marine Rifleman 6 times, am prepared and have the tools to survive and defend my family and home, have been in more fist fights and whooped some ass and had my ass whooped just the same, but what makes me dangerous, is my love of my home, my love of the people around, what makes me dangerous is my unwaivering stance on what I believe in and what I stand for. I have no fear of death because I know God and know when I leave this earth I will be with him. Like I teach my kids and nephews and nieces, let love guide your decisions, don't let anger control you, see fear as just excitement of what is to come, do what is right even when no one is watching, and always own any action you do. A warrior does what he does not out of hate of his enemies, but out of love for the people her serves. Because of that love of his people a warrior will awful things to those that pose threats to those he loves.
Well said Marine! The ideal situation is showing love for you friends, family,and your fellow man, your aggressors will become your friends. I hope I never have to take a human life, but if I do, I cannot hold back. That split second could get you killed. Treating ppl with respect and kindness, even if they don't show you reapect or kindness back, will hopefully over time rubber off on them . ( sorry,best way I can say it). We don't always know what happened in another person's life to make them that way. I am a Christian, but, first when I speak of my faith I let it be known that I'm a damn good sinner. Do not be there to judge, but also, do not let your standards fall or your integrity waiver to reach down and help someone. I did it in the past and it blew up in my face. Hope this helps someone. Good video Bill
Stationed with a guy that weighed a buck '05 wet. Never raised his voice, but he was a target of another platoon member. Until one day that "bully", who outweighed our quiet guy by easily 150lbs broke a piece of family heritage and laughed about it, and our guy beat the brakes off of him with such ease that my jaw hung open. I was and wasn't surprised.
Grew up with a single father who was a viet nam vet. We lived in a "rooming house" run by and mostly full of guys in a very well known outlaw MC. Also viet name vets. I myself ran the streets as a kid in this very dangerous town. And eventually spent a lil time behind bars and joined an outlaw MC myself. Does any of that make me tough or dangerous in and of itself ? No. Did it help ? Sure. But in my personal experience/story, Will-Power plays a significant role. Or more appropriately "the Will to Power". I have never been a loud mouth, a braggert or a bully. And most guys who project how "tough" they are, usually aren't. For me, i shoulda been killed 20 times over growing up. By 12 i'd already been shot once, stabbed four different times, had my head cracked with a chunk of asphalt and more. I chose to live. To survive. So all conflict since 12 has been approached as a "life or death" matter. I never shit-talked or did the shoving game or any of it. My one saving grace was i retained enough self control to not kill the guy who thought he was in a standard ol dust up. For me it was never just a fight. And that "aura" projects. I can't tell you how many times I've been to a place or a store and later on or days later found out a crime took place on the dy i was there. Only to see the suspects faces on tv and realize i saw those bastards. They looked right at me. So what kept them from doing what they did to me ? Intent, integrity, will-power, aura, etc. There is a difference between projecting the image of a "bad ass" and projecting "Danger". Someone will always eventually wanna test drive a "bad ass". A Bear walks around looking like a happy, dopey giant stuffed animal. Wolves frolic in the leave look like big puppies. Lions lounging in the sun look lazy and lethargic. But we all know they're not. Lol. They don't need to act like bad asses. They project the quiet calm of being truly dangerous. And that is what we Men must project. I get along with just about everyone. I love laughing and joking around. But when push comes to shove....I know how to be dangerous. Food for thought fellas. Just my 2 cents. Take it or leave it.
Best 2 cents I've heard.... Never a truer word spoken.... Definitely wise and correct words which I also can also vouch are true.... The wise old bear still here to spread his wise words to others who may need it... Bless You Sir 🙏🏻🇬🇧🇺🇸
Cannot remember who said this, but I believe this to be True. The most dangerous creation in society is a Man with nothing to lose. Reading your book. Outstanding.
Live your life for others. Create a switch in your brain Dangerous/Nice Some of the most dangerous men I have met in my life have been the most genuine, caring, nice guys but they all have that switch. The more dangerous you are, the more freedom it gives you to be nice.
For me, it's all about mindset and training, especially when stepping into a situation. I've encountered multiple scenarios where I had to intervene. Twice, I had to protect people being attacked on a bus and train. Additionally, I provided first aid with my wife to a pedestrian who was run over by a car. We were the first to act as it happened right in front of us. I've also been attacked on the street, but no harm came to me; my self-defense training kicked in, among other things. For me, it's essential to train and shift your mindset to handle various situations effectively. Great discussion , Cheers Dave.
@@RosaParksWasWyt Not that you know me and I have to explain myself, but for when I was attacked I have the police case file. If I was the attacker why would I report this?
@@RosaParksWasWyt what an ignorant thing to say!! You’re probably the type of person who gets robbed and justifies it by thinking oh they must have needed my money more than i did that’s okay 👍
I'll piggyback off that Stoker. When I joined the Navy in 2015, besides learning to embrace our branch's core values, Honor, Courage, and Commitment, I also learned about integrity, and action. What just as important, to me, is action and acting when necessary. I may have been just a Hospital Corpsman, but when we don't act in a medical emergency, people die. When we don't act when we take fire with our Marines, our brothers die. When we get out and let the civilian world passify us, beat us down, and pretend to care about our problems, our souls die. The best way to maintain your integrity is to act. In those same ways we did when in uniform, even if no one was watching, we still acted accordingly to keep our integrity. The only difference now is accountability. YOU keep yourself accountable, for yourself. No Chief, Sgt. or Officer is gonna rain hell on you for lacking integrity. Only yourself, and God.
The ability to "flip the switch" from peaceful, to focused rage. Just this morning at the grocery store parking lot, I heard women screaming. They were screaming at each other about how one was driving poorly. One had her tweener daughter with her. Bringing out my phone and recording never crossed my mind, but should I pull them apart if the lock up ? Should I even get involved ? It's a pretty Sunday morning, my own kid waiting for BLT stuff. (Full time single father here) Luckily, they just yelled from the back of the parking lot all the way to the store entrance while I flanked them. I'm over 60, drive a school bus with 3 of my 4 runs from the part of town no one wants to drive out of. So my reaction skills are fairly well honed. Also earned my Black Belt 20 years ago back home in Texas, try to eat right and do work out daily. Also eat creatine and other supplements daily. I feel if I need to be dangerous, I'm perfectly capable. I'd rather just continue mentor my bus kids and hope they grow into a better life than they are living now.
Best to not insert yourself in any conflict that is not your business. They'll likely just team up and attack you for intervening. Also, a Leftist DA lives for the opportunity to make examples out of good men who just wanted to do the "right thing". Not worth your time, finances, or freedom for a stranger. I have a "no intervention" policy unless the victim is younger than 10.
For me.. A dangerous man is: 1. The one who hones his body into the toughest of conditions 2. The one who hones his mind in amidst of complete chaos 3. The one who hones his soul when the whole world is going crazy and weak 4. The one who lives up to his core principles when everyone is breaking apart piece by piece
I remember looking at Soldier of Fortune magazines and had a cheap aluminum hollow survival knife back in the 1980's before I enlisted in the Army. Little did we know back then. Integrity is a must for me when dealing with others and staying true to your words- Army Ethos or similar. Dont worry, for tomorrow will worry about itself when it gets here. Air Assault- USA, SFC RET- Carry On-
Ask your own answers!! Well put!! Way to many are to busy over thinking things! In my humble opinion this is why the BIG PICTURE is almost always over looked.
My possessions, my health, my family, my life can all be taken away from me.. But I have to willingly give up my integrity. It cannot be taken from me.
always beware of the quiet guy, and the one that has nothing left to loose!!! and if its both of these in the same guy be very very scared!!! great content sir!!! be safe out there
Apathy is dangerous. The cold disconnect that removes the boundaries and inhibitions that separate man from beast. To quote one of my favorite Kubrick films "It is a hard heart that kills"
1) A principled man is dangerous. He will not bend on what he believes no matter the opposition and will die for what he believes in. 2) the man willing to go the furthest the fastest.
Being capable of rolling heads an absolute monster but with the ability to control the monster within, the ability to stay off the radar but being very aware of their surroundings and thrive in any environment or setting with the minimal tools or equipment. To follow the word of God, to do for others, protect the one weaker than themselves and to be civil until its time to not be civil.
The word integrity evolved from the Latin adjective integer, meaning whole or complete. It is defined as 'an undivided or unbroken completeness', or 'a state of being complete or whole'.
My opinion...if you have the ability, you have the obligation. Ever since going through years of Jui-Jitsu, Krav Maga, fire arms training etc... I haven't had one scrape in defense of myself. In the last 20 years, I've stopped two home invasions in progress that lead to arrests and helped others with minor skirmishes. I haven't defended myself once. (knock on wood lol) I'm not a bad ass. I'm 5'8 and skinny. One of my instructors told me when I was young and just starting out in all this, that a day would come when I would suddenly realize that people weren't messing with me anymore and he was 100% correct. I use to get picked on and bullied all the time and I'm not out here walking around like I think I'm tough either... that's the kind of stupidity that attracts other idiots...I just carry myself differently. I have situational awareness. I look people in the eye. I don't walk around in public with my face in my phone. I teach others when and where I can. Every dude I've trained under that is a legit bad-ass has said the same thing. The best fight is the one that never happened. You don't have to be in the military to treat the world like the war-zone that it is. Get trained. Be aware. Protect those who need it.
Being 'willing'. I have always believed John Wayne put it best - ' It isn't always being fast or even accurate that counts. It's being willing. I found out early that most men regardless of cause or need aren't willing. They blink an eye or draw a breath before they pull a trigger - I won't.' (The Shootist 1976)
1) Social humility - Lowness of profile; see the hands and eyes, but never look at them 2) Awareness - Thoroughness of observation and rapid situational assessment; visualization of agressor actions vs countering action 3) Full acceptance of the finality of chosen course of action, once initiated; going all-in 4) Self-acceptance of the inevitability of life ending in death; sell out and follow through plan
I wish you were in the pulpit speaking this truth instead of most of the pastors out there dancing around issues. I believe skills are important but agree with you on integrity and adherence to something far bigger than what the world tells us is important. Thanks sir, great message.
I always try to be polite to people. If I arrive at a door at the same time, I usually let the other person go first. I have always seemed to have been able to keep my wits even in high stress situations- not just trying to get to the buffett line first, but real situations. lol
Agree 100%… Living an intentional life, with morality and integrity on the daily will prepare you for the hard times.. being able to see past your own emotions and the emotions of others is the key to making good decisions in moments of high stress. I’ve seen people panic and freeze while others tend to act. Many will say it’s “how they’re wired” or whatever, to that I agree at a certain level… but you must keep your mind focused and sharp, on the important things in life to truly be effective.. just like combatives.. regular training keeps your mind in “That zone” so to speak.. alway ready, same as edc’ing a firearm, keeping your mind sharp and focused will vastly increase your recognition and reaction times.. I think it’s the same for Integrity and conviction… you must test it and evaluate on the regular.. having like-minded MEN around you, makes it all the better. Iron sharpens iron and all that.. 🙌👨👩👧👦🇺🇸
Integrity is something I learned to hold in high regard. The lack of it could get people hurt or killed. As for being dangerous, this is just my opinion, but I offer a metaphor. Its like looking over the edge of a cliff. If you jump, you might die, you might be badly injured, or you might get by unscathed. Can you make the decision to jump, knowing the consequences, and follow through on that decision regardless of outcome? At one point i could. Nowadays, I don’t know if i could anymore. I got soft.
Caleb shared you to me. Same thing that makes a woman dangerous, the ability to remain calm with chaos around and exercising control. It's using one's own volition, in every day life. Living by that golden rule regardless of others actions 🙏🏻 you constantly work on yourself ❤I subscribed. You raised a good boy❤
@@alfanika2934 I agree. That's completely what I said. The golden rule I treat people like I'd want to be treated. Respectfully with grace and light and kindness, I live my life a certain way. I have morals and values and I project myself that way.
@@alfanika2934 if someone throws a stone at me, that's their problem. I'm a different type of person. I live peacefully that's their problem. They have issues not me...
I believe people are dangerous in any capacity by the way they think and the way they react to a situation is up to them. Did something get misconstrued and my reply somehow is what I'm wondering?
@@alfanika2934I don't know if you caught that but this is my very first video of Mr. Stoker's. I just rewatched it. I literally said something along the lines of everything he did about morals and values. And as long as you're in control of all those, you're good. Once you lose control you become dangerous, but everybody has the ability to become dangerous... We should all have the right to have her AR-15s hunting to protect whatever. I have friends in Georgia that literally while borers. There's talk about you know taking away taking it right away. Everybody says oh shotgun shotguns when you have 15 of them running at you or her argument is. See how that works for you. I watch her. I agree with her.. so I'm not really sure what your comments are coming at me with but you know. Thank you. Like I said, first time watching Mr stoker have much respect for him. Much respect for you. I hope you have a great day sir
If all is equally matched in speed. strength, and skill, the determining factor is mercy. And your right! All the small things ultimately add up to who we are.
I know a lot of dangerous people that have zero integrity,,, what makes someone dangerous is the complete willingness to inflict violence immediately....
I will take a squad of average soldiers with integrity over a squad of PT studs that have none. One of the things I am grateful for in the friendships I have is we are all able to call each other out if we see/perceive an integrity violation. We all value being called out because we know it comes from a place of respect. With all that said I think what makes a person dangerous is intelligence. Intelligence should not be confused with knowledge, knowledge is stuff you know, intelligence is the ability to think critically in a variety of circumstances. Good video.
attitude ,,, willingness ,, conviction ,, never give up attitude ,, know that teammates come before one self ,,, for they will give betray you ,, stand up ,, make a difference
Being dangerous is "the capacity and or willingness to inflict harm or damage". No matter the context, no matter the situation that definition applies. Whether judging others or ourselves...that standard is how we determine if it applies. Further, our assumptions are often wrong about what is, and is not dangerous.
If you live a life of integrity and unimpeachable truth you can’t go wrong. That being said, you will run into situations where you let yourself and others down but how you approach cleaning up said situations makes all the difference.
@@alfanika2934 what I mean is that there is what we know as true both good and bad, what I strive to do in my life is tell the truth and that is part of my personal integrity. Sometimes that can be difficult or unflattering but I will always know that I stuck to a high standard of living and no one can honestly say any different. Living like this gives me the peace that there is no dirt left uncovered, nothing to be discovered.
"I have a realistic grasp of my own strengths and weaknesses. My mind is my weapon. My brother has his sword, King Robert has his warhammer, and I have my mind… and a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge. That’s why I read so much." GOT "But what I do have are a very particular set of skills, skills I have acquired over a very long career, skills that make me a nightmare for people like you." Bryan Mills "The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in an office." Dwight D. Eisenhower
This day anyone who wants to take someone money or their car wheel can trigger something bad on anyone but integrity makes a person human or a beast stay safe out there friend thank you for this video
I agree that integrity does make you dangerous especially in today's world, I would like to add to your point if it is ok , that having a focused and calm mind in the middle of kaos or conflict makes you twice as dangerous.
Want you to please keep up with the good work your doing great information really appreciate what you're doing for everybody I live in the mountains of Georgia not too far from you and a train keep myself up and try to help people understand what's exactly going on in this world that we're living in just like you thanks for all the help
Good listen. Alot to take in. Many good comments and insight from other men. I might wonder what REAL conversations with the common man look like as it relates to this topic.
Hello 1Sgt, how ya been? Love the beard. Sorry I have not been around for a while. Having a lot of issues down here. Hope all is well with you bro. Stay frosty. And would love to have some FAST CQB vids if it is possible one day. A lot of what makes you dangerous is mind set and desperation. And not going with the sheep. Because I keep seeing all this talk about stand up and stand for this. But every day things get worse and all we get is hashtags. Not action. Personally I think that was planned.
A dangerous person is strong in his convictions and can convince others of those convictions being true, such a person can get dozens or millions to follow him and change the worlds status quo.
Do your Jungian Shadow Work. Who is really more dangerous, a guy who has accepted his dark side is a part of him and chooses not to go there unless they have to or someone who says they don't have a dark side and it comes out whenever?
If you were reading off a monitor, you did an exceptional job. These were good words that most need to instill in themselves..even if you don't want to be dangerous.
Dad- "how would you feel if that were you". Reality checks regularly, and yes sometimes it stings. Haha. Seems to me it's the best way to stay grounded. As for being cut off in traffick I try to assume they may be going through something that is distracting them or having an emergency. Imagine how you would feel if they were dealing with a life and death situation and you tried to get even and someone died. A bad feeling you probably won't outlive. They get a pass, I get to stay at peace. Good topic bud. Imho.
Samurai cop........ And I'd say for myself personally it's as donjuan said to Carlos Castaneda....the abandonment of fear of dying being impeccable an impeccable warrior warrior man of knowledge
Bill, you are Top Shelf man. Giving folks lots to consider and contemplate. Anger - is dangerous Rage - is even more dangerous Disgust - is yet another level higher in being dangerous......but to combine that with patience, shrewd planning and strategy........................
Not at all. People ought to speak more often. It would be reasonable to say the lack of integrity in contemporary America has come about because people do not speak, that they do not have faith in their own judgement. The lack of public discourse among the public themselves is very favorable for the status quo.
No Contest . . . "UNPREDICTABILITY " . . . In others , is the most dangerous element. It can be dangerous to others , BUT , it can also be dangerous to yourself. "Loose Cannons" and "Man-Childs" can be a weak link , but occasionally this very unpredictability can become an asset. You have to know your friends, neighbours and companions inside out and how they will react in any given situation.
I have a pretty simple, perhaps simplistic understanding of the concept of what being a dangerous man is. Seems to me that the cornerstone of it would be the question of finding myself with nothing but my hands and feet, how much damage can I do?, everything else is secondary to that. Like stacking legos, you need that first one to add to.
The door opening for others not having any expectations of a thank you has been a model n metaphor for something i subscribe to. I also don't " should " on ppl or there situations. Should is a trash word. So is " gonna "...
A dangerous person is a person that doesn't see death or imprisonment as a deterrent. My dad is a Vietnam veteran, 76 years old, and I asked him once when I was younger if he ever got scared. He said "oh yeah, but you've got to learn to turn that fear into rage, once you do that you forget about being scared, that is how you stay alive".
dangerous means doing what others won't. agree with them or not, but mcveigh and kazscinky were highly dangerous individuals who would not have stopped if they had not been caught.
Please tell your Dad WELCOME HOME AND THANK YOU!! from a submarine veteran,my wife,my kids and grandkids. I love and support all my brother and sister Veterans, but, the 'Nam Veterans have a very special place in my heart. Also, he gave ya some good advise. Controlling that rage for your benefit is hard to do. Apparently your Dad did it right.
There is some truth there. At a certain point, what other choice do we have?
I have been downrange as a Marine Rifleman 6 times, am prepared and have the tools to survive and defend my family and home, have been in more fist fights and whooped some ass and had my ass whooped just the same, but what makes me dangerous, is my love of my home, my love of the people around, what makes me dangerous is my unwaivering stance on what I believe in and what I stand for. I have no fear of death because I know God and know when I leave this earth I will be with him. Like I teach my kids and nephews and nieces, let love guide your decisions, don't let anger control you, see fear as just excitement of what is to come, do what is right even when no one is watching, and always own any action you do. A warrior does what he does not out of hate of his enemies, but out of love for the people her serves. Because of that love of his people a warrior will awful things to those that pose threats to those he loves.
Well said.
I couldn't agree more. Well said Marine!
Well said Marine! The ideal situation is showing love for you friends, family,and your fellow man, your aggressors will become your friends. I hope I never have to take a human life, but if I do, I cannot hold back. That split second could get you killed. Treating ppl with respect and kindness, even if they don't show you reapect or kindness back, will hopefully over time rubber off on them . ( sorry,best way I can say it). We don't always know what happened in another person's life to make them that way. I am a Christian, but, first when I speak of my faith I let it be known that I'm a damn good sinner. Do not be there to judge, but also, do not let your standards fall or your integrity waiver to reach down and help someone. I did it in the past and it blew up in my face. Hope this helps someone. Good video Bill
The quietest man in the room is usually the most dangerous. Stay grey.
@blackmetalpaganbushcraft9542all hell breaks loose the second one speaks
Stationed with a guy that weighed a buck '05 wet. Never raised his voice, but he was a target of another platoon member. Until one day that "bully", who outweighed our quiet guy by easily 150lbs broke a piece of family heritage and laughed about it, and our guy beat the brakes off of him with such ease that my jaw hung open. I was and wasn't surprised.
A dangerous man is one that is committed to truth, doesn't compromise his integrity and doesn't fear death knowing it's only the beginning.
Grew up with a single father who was a viet nam vet. We lived in a "rooming house" run by and mostly full of guys in a very well known outlaw MC. Also viet name vets. I myself ran the streets as a kid in this very dangerous town. And eventually spent a lil time behind bars and joined an outlaw MC myself. Does any of that make me tough or dangerous in and of itself ? No. Did it help ? Sure. But in my personal experience/story, Will-Power plays a significant role. Or more appropriately "the Will to Power". I have never been a loud mouth, a braggert or a bully. And most guys who project how "tough" they are, usually aren't. For me, i shoulda been killed 20 times over growing up. By 12 i'd already been shot once, stabbed four different times, had my head cracked with a chunk of asphalt and more. I chose to live. To survive. So all conflict since 12 has been approached as a "life or death" matter. I never shit-talked or did the shoving game or any of it. My one saving grace was i retained enough self control to not kill the guy who thought he was in a standard ol dust up. For me it was never just a fight. And that "aura" projects. I can't tell you how many times I've been to a place or a store and later on or days later found out a crime took place on the dy i was there. Only to see the suspects faces on tv and realize i saw those bastards. They looked right at me. So what kept them from doing what they did to me ? Intent, integrity, will-power, aura, etc. There is a difference between projecting the image of a "bad ass" and projecting "Danger". Someone will always eventually wanna test drive a "bad ass". A Bear walks around looking like a happy, dopey giant stuffed animal. Wolves frolic in the leave look like big puppies. Lions lounging in the sun look lazy and lethargic. But we all know they're not. Lol. They don't need to act like bad asses. They project the quiet calm of being truly dangerous. And that is what we Men must project. I get along with just about everyone. I love laughing and joking around. But when push comes to shove....I know how to be dangerous. Food for thought fellas. Just my 2 cents. Take it or leave it.
Good thoughts amigo
Best 2 cents I've heard.... Never a truer word spoken.... Definitely wise and correct words which I also can also vouch are true.... The wise old bear still here to spread his wise words to others who may need it... Bless You Sir 🙏🏻🇬🇧🇺🇸
Cannot remember who said this, but I believe this to be True. The most dangerous creation in society is a Man with nothing to lose. Reading your book. Outstanding.
@michaelcostanza3483 I was fixin' to say the same brother! The neo-marxist are pushing Trad Americans to the brink of nothing to lose!
Live your life for others.
Create a switch in your brain Dangerous/Nice
Some of the most dangerous men I have met in my life have been the most genuine, caring, nice guys but they all have that switch. The more dangerous you are, the more freedom it gives you to be nice.
For me, it's all about mindset and training, especially when stepping into a situation. I've encountered multiple scenarios where I had to intervene. Twice, I had to protect people being attacked on a bus and train. Additionally, I provided first aid with my wife to a pedestrian who was run over by a car. We were the first to act as it happened right in front of us. I've also been attacked on the street, but no harm came to me; my self-defense training kicked in, among other things. For me, it's essential to train and shift your mindset to handle various situations effectively.
Great discussion , Cheers Dave.
You sound like one of those MMA guys who go start fights then say it was self defense
@@RosaParksWasWyt I've never started a fight in my life, or caused it to start. I have extremely bad luck and I have to work in a really bad area.
@@RosaParksWasWyt Not that you know me and I have to explain myself, but for when I was attacked I have the police case file. If I was the attacker why would I report this?
@@RosaParksWasWyt what an ignorant thing to say!! You’re probably the type of person who gets robbed and justifies it by thinking oh they must have needed my money more than i did that’s okay 👍
@@johnny44k cope, beta
I'll piggyback off that Stoker. When I joined the Navy in 2015, besides learning to embrace our branch's core values, Honor, Courage, and Commitment, I also learned about integrity, and action. What just as important, to me, is action and acting when necessary. I may have been just a Hospital Corpsman, but when we don't act in a medical emergency, people die. When we don't act when we take fire with our Marines, our brothers die. When we get out and let the civilian world passify us, beat us down, and pretend to care about our problems, our souls die.
The best way to maintain your integrity is to act. In those same ways we did when in uniform, even if no one was watching, we still acted accordingly to keep our integrity. The only difference now is accountability. YOU keep yourself accountable, for yourself. No Chief, Sgt. or Officer is gonna rain hell on you for lacking integrity. Only yourself, and God.
Thanks for the conversation
A man with Faith
The ability to "flip the switch" from peaceful, to focused rage.
Just this morning at the grocery store parking lot, I heard women screaming. They were screaming at each other about how one was driving poorly. One had her tweener daughter with her. Bringing out my phone and recording never crossed my mind, but should I pull them apart if the lock up ? Should I even get involved ? It's a pretty Sunday morning, my own kid waiting for BLT stuff. (Full time single father here) Luckily, they just yelled from the back of the parking lot all the way to the store entrance while I flanked them.
I'm over 60, drive a school bus with 3 of my 4 runs from the part of town no one wants to drive out of. So my reaction skills are fairly well honed. Also earned my Black Belt 20 years ago back home in Texas, try to eat right and do work out daily. Also eat creatine and other supplements daily. I feel if I need to be dangerous, I'm perfectly capable. I'd rather just continue mentor my bus kids and hope they grow into a better life than they are living now.
Best to not insert yourself in any conflict that is not your business. They'll likely just team up and attack you for intervening. Also, a Leftist DA lives for the opportunity to make examples out of good men who just wanted to do the "right thing". Not worth your time, finances, or freedom for a stranger. I have a "no intervention" policy unless the victim is younger than 10.
Dangerous is being able to do what needs to be done when it needs to be done. It goes far beyond violence.
Being calm cool and collective under pressure is a good start to being dangerous!!
For me.. A dangerous man is:
1. The one who hones his body into the toughest of conditions
2. The one who hones his mind in amidst of complete chaos
3. The one who hones his soul when the whole world is going crazy and weak
4. The one who lives up to his core principles when everyone is breaking apart piece by piece
I remember looking at Soldier of Fortune magazines and had a cheap aluminum hollow survival knife back in the 1980's before I enlisted in the Army. Little did we know back then. Integrity is a must for me when dealing with others and staying true to your words- Army Ethos or similar. Dont worry, for tomorrow will worry about itself when it gets here. Air Assault- USA, SFC RET- Carry On-
Ask your own answers!! Well put!! Way to many are to busy over thinking things! In my humble opinion this is why the BIG PICTURE is almost always over looked.
My possessions, my health, my family, my life can all be taken away from me.. But I have to willingly give up my integrity. It cannot be taken from me.
Well... A large bowl of beans. Believe me people well run like hell and they'll be afraid of you.
As always, well said Top.
always beware of the quiet guy, and the one that has nothing left to loose!!! and if its both of these in the same guy be very very scared!!! great content sir!!! be safe out there
A long time ago, I heard it said that there is no one more dangerous than a man defending his home and family.
Apathy is dangerous. The cold disconnect that removes the boundaries and inhibitions that separate man from beast. To quote one of my favorite Kubrick films "It is a hard heart that kills"
Two types of dangerous.
Chaotic brawler and a professional fighter.
Angry drunk farther
Calm disciplined figure head.
When somebody cuts me off I assume they are an idiot and I don't want that in my day. I defuse and make distance.
Another good video Bill!
I was going to say mindset, but Integrity and mindset are closely related!
Outstanding
1) A principled man is dangerous. He will not bend on what he believes no matter the opposition and will die for what he believes in.
2) the man willing to go the furthest the fastest.
Being capable of rolling heads an absolute monster but with the ability to control the monster within, the ability to stay off the radar but being very aware of their surroundings and thrive in any environment or setting with the minimal tools or equipment. To follow the word of God, to do for others, protect the one weaker than themselves and to be civil until its time to not be civil.
The word integrity evolved from the Latin adjective integer, meaning whole or complete. It is defined as 'an undivided or unbroken completeness', or 'a state of being complete or whole'.
Hope you and Mrs Stoker are doing great. Keep the videos coming bud. Wishing you and yours the best. Stay safe and be well brother. 👊😎🤙🔥🍻🇺🇸
Having absolutely nothing to lose
My opinion...if you have the ability, you have the obligation. Ever since going through years of Jui-Jitsu, Krav Maga, fire arms training etc... I haven't had one scrape in defense of myself. In the last 20 years, I've stopped two home invasions in progress that lead to arrests and helped others with minor skirmishes. I haven't defended myself once. (knock on wood lol) I'm not a bad ass. I'm 5'8 and skinny. One of my instructors told me when I was young and just starting out in all this, that a day would come when I would suddenly realize that people weren't messing with me anymore and he was 100% correct. I use to get picked on and bullied all the time and I'm not out here walking around like I think I'm tough either... that's the kind of stupidity that attracts other idiots...I just carry myself differently. I have situational awareness. I look people in the eye. I don't walk around in public with my face in my phone. I teach others when and where I can. Every dude I've trained under that is a legit bad-ass has said the same thing. The best fight is the one that never happened. You don't have to be in the military to treat the world like the war-zone that it is. Get trained. Be aware. Protect those who need it.
Die hard. John Mcclane (Bruce Willis) A great Christmas movie. Great message brother.
Being 'willing'.
I have always believed John Wayne put it best - ' It isn't always being fast or even accurate that counts. It's being willing. I found out early that most men regardless of cause or need aren't willing. They blink an eye or draw a breath before they pull a trigger - I won't.' (The Shootist 1976)
Danger I associate with description of when a bear , is cornered, u never know when he feels cornered till he attacks.
1) Social humility - Lowness of profile; see the hands and eyes, but never look at them
2) Awareness - Thoroughness of observation and rapid situational assessment; visualization of agressor actions vs countering action
3) Full acceptance of the finality of chosen course of action, once initiated; going all-in
4) Self-acceptance of the inevitability of life ending in death; sell out and follow through plan
I wish you were in the pulpit speaking this truth instead of most of the pastors out there dancing around issues. I believe skills are important but agree with you on integrity and adherence to something far bigger than what the world tells us is important. Thanks sir, great message.
That was awesome big brother. I shared it with other warriors.
Agreed. Being able to act immediately with thought.. instincts
Conviction was the word I had in mind. Think that’s pretty much where you went. Conviction and the heart to submit to it.
Exactly! it may not be easy, however, I can look back on my life with a clear conscience.
I always try to be polite to people. If I arrive at a door at the same time, I usually let the other person go first. I have always seemed to have been able to keep my wits even in high stress situations- not just trying to get to the buffett line first, but real situations. lol
The comments I’m reading tell me, I’m in a group of men, and women, with integrity! Outstanding comments!
Fantastic video and perspective. It took me a lifetime of studying violence to find peace. I coined it being “Peacefully Lethal”
Agree 100%… Living an intentional life, with morality and integrity on the daily will prepare you for the hard times.. being able to see past your own emotions and the emotions of others is the key to making good decisions in moments of high stress. I’ve seen people panic and freeze while others tend to act. Many will say it’s “how they’re wired” or whatever, to that I agree at a certain level… but you must keep your mind focused and sharp, on the important things in life to truly be effective.. just like combatives.. regular training keeps your mind in “That zone” so to speak.. alway ready, same as edc’ing a firearm, keeping your mind sharp and focused will vastly increase your recognition and reaction times.. I think it’s the same for Integrity and conviction… you must test it and evaluate on the regular.. having like-minded MEN around you, makes it all the better. Iron sharpens iron and all that.. 🙌👨👩👧👦🇺🇸
Integrity is something I learned to hold in high regard. The lack of it could get people hurt or killed. As for being dangerous, this is just my opinion, but I offer a metaphor. Its like looking over the edge of a cliff. If you jump, you might die, you might be badly injured, or you might get by unscathed. Can you make the decision to jump, knowing the consequences, and follow through on that decision regardless of outcome? At one point i could. Nowadays, I don’t know if i could anymore. I got soft.
For me it's 1)smarts 2) creative/thinks outside the box.
Love it!
You got me on that road rage though. 😂 Man do I let bad drivers grind my gears.
What? You too? I do too…from time to time.
But - on another note: Serious Question!
@@STOKERMATIC 😂 whew!
Oh yeah....Harrison Ford. INDIANA JONES & HAN SOLO
believe this or no -one of the best sermons I've ever heard. it literally sums up the question who am i really
So true 😅
Predator and Aliens...hands down. They don't make 'em like they used to.
Caleb shared you to me. Same thing that makes a woman dangerous, the ability to remain calm with chaos around and exercising control. It's using one's own volition, in every day life. Living by that golden rule regardless of others actions 🙏🏻 you constantly work on yourself ❤I subscribed. You raised a good boy❤
@@alfanika2934 I agree. That's completely what I said. The golden rule I treat people like I'd want to be treated. Respectfully with grace and light and kindness, I live my life a certain way. I have morals and values and I project myself that way.
@@alfanika2934 if someone throws a stone at me, that's their problem. I'm a different type of person. I live peacefully that's their problem. They have issues not me...
I do stuff the legal way. I will protect my home and family the legal way if that's That's the response you were seeking?
I believe people are dangerous in any capacity by the way they think and the way they react to a situation is up to them. Did something get misconstrued and my reply somehow is what I'm wondering?
@@alfanika2934I don't know if you caught that but this is my very first video of Mr. Stoker's. I just rewatched it. I literally said something along the lines of everything he did about morals and values. And as long as you're in control of all those, you're good. Once you lose control you become dangerous, but everybody has the ability to become dangerous... We should all have the right to have her AR-15s hunting to protect whatever. I have friends in Georgia that literally while borers. There's talk about you know taking away taking it right away. Everybody says oh shotgun shotguns when you have 15 of them running at you or her argument is. See how that works for you. I watch her. I agree with her.. so I'm not really sure what your comments are coming at me with but you know. Thank you. Like I said, first time watching Mr stoker have much respect for him. Much respect for you. I hope you have a great day sir
Observation!….
If all is equally matched in speed. strength, and skill, the determining factor is mercy. And your right! All the small things ultimately add up to who we are.
The ability to see thru lies and BS........ You will be a very dangerous man with very few "friends".....!
Intent is what makes a person dangerous.
I know a lot of dangerous people that have zero integrity,,, what makes someone dangerous is the complete willingness to inflict violence immediately....
I will now get up, and clean my flat. I think this is good begining.
I will take a squad of average soldiers with integrity over a squad of PT studs that have none.
One of the things I am grateful for in the friendships I have is we are all able to call each other out if we see/perceive an integrity violation. We all value being called out because we know it comes from a place of respect.
With all that said I think what makes a person dangerous is intelligence. Intelligence should not be confused with knowledge, knowledge is stuff you know, intelligence is the ability to think critically in a variety of circumstances. Good video.
Double Impact, Lionheart, predator, above the Law some of my favs.
attitude ,,, willingness ,, conviction ,, never give up attitude ,, know that teammates come before one self ,,, for they will give betray you ,, stand up ,, make a difference
Being dangerous is "the capacity and or willingness to inflict harm or damage". No matter the context, no matter the situation that definition applies. Whether judging others or ourselves...that standard is how we determine if it applies. Further, our assumptions are often wrong about what is, and is not dangerous.
If you live a life of integrity and unimpeachable truth you can’t go wrong. That being said, you will run into situations where you let yourself and others down but how you approach cleaning up said situations makes all the difference.
@@alfanika2934 what I mean is that there is what we know as true both good and bad, what I strive to do in my life is tell the truth and that is part of my personal integrity. Sometimes that can be difficult or unflattering but I will always know that I stuck to a high standard of living and no one can honestly say any different. Living like this gives me the peace that there is no dirt left uncovered, nothing to be discovered.
Thanks for saying it !
"I have a realistic grasp of my own strengths and weaknesses. My mind is my weapon. My brother has his sword, King Robert has his warhammer, and I have my mind… and a mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.
That’s why I read so much." GOT
"But what I do have are a very particular set of skills, skills I have acquired over a very long career, skills that make me a nightmare for people like you." Bryan Mills
"The supreme quality for leadership is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, a football field, in an army, or in an office." Dwight D. Eisenhower
Good video. When a person has nothing to lose. God bless. From Glenn CATT. In Massachusetts.
Being able to let the others panic and I hold my own
This day anyone who wants to take someone money or their car wheel can trigger something bad on anyone but integrity makes a person human or a beast stay safe out there friend thank you for this video
Thank you for making such a thought provoking video.
I agree that integrity does make you dangerous especially in today's world, I would like to add to your point if it is ok , that having a focused and calm mind in the middle of kaos or conflict makes you twice as dangerous.
My Favorite, Clint Eastwood. He's fast! very quick on the draw. Light on the trigger & very very smart...🇺🇸
Thanks for this content and your service.
Want you to please keep up with the good work your doing great information really appreciate what you're doing for everybody I live in the mountains of Georgia not too far from you and a train keep myself up and try to help people understand what's exactly going on in this world that we're living in just like you thanks for all the help
Good listen. Alot to take in. Many good comments and insight from other men.
I might wonder what REAL conversations with the common man look like as it relates to this topic.
Very good and informative introspection. An exercise we all should do with ourselves. Thank you i enjoyed and learned from it.
Good Questions!
Worth it
Experience says sometimes it's not.
Hello 1Sgt, how ya been? Love the beard. Sorry I have not been around for a while. Having a lot of issues down here.
Hope all is well with you bro.
Stay frosty. And would love to have some FAST CQB vids if it is possible one day.
A lot of what makes you dangerous is mind set and desperation.
And not going with the sheep. Because I keep seeing all this talk about stand up and stand for this. But every day things get worse and all we get is hashtags. Not action.
Personally I think that was planned.
What you are talking about, is just a decent person. A dangerous person is some one who has nothing to loose.
A dangerous person is strong in his convictions and can convince others of those convictions being true, such a person can get dozens or millions to follow him and change the worlds status quo.
A dangerous person is a capable person with nothing to lose and cornered back towards a wall will give no warning when he snaps.
No FEAR!
Thank you for an eye opening outliok on life.
Do your Jungian Shadow Work. Who is really more dangerous, a guy who has accepted his dark side is a part of him and chooses not to go there unless they have to or someone who says they don't have a dark side and it comes out whenever?
If you were reading off a monitor, you did an exceptional job. These were good words that most need to instill in themselves..even if you don't want to be dangerous.
No monitor.
@STOKERMATIC I know ya weren't
Mindset and Conviction
My favorite action movie is 1981s Death Hunt with Charles Bronson and Lee Marvin
Thank you
Dad- "how would you feel if that were you".
Reality checks regularly, and yes sometimes it stings. Haha. Seems to me it's the best way to stay grounded. As for being cut off in traffick I try to assume they may be going through something that is distracting them or having an emergency. Imagine how you would feel if they were dealing with a life and death situation and you tried to get even and someone died. A bad feeling you probably won't outlive. They get a pass, I get to stay at peace. Good topic bud. Imho.
Rambo movies and the missing in action movies were awesome
Samurai cop........
And I'd say for myself personally it's as donjuan said to Carlos Castaneda....the abandonment of fear of dying being impeccable an impeccable warrior warrior man of knowledge
Bill, you are Top Shelf man. Giving folks lots to consider and contemplate.
Anger - is dangerous
Rage - is even more dangerous
Disgust - is yet another level higher in being dangerous......but to combine that with patience, shrewd planning and strategy........................
Calmness ..... is the real dangerous
Being able to control your emotions
I strongly believe that a person that speak less and listen more could considered as a dangerous individual.
Not at all. People ought to speak more often. It would be reasonable to say the lack of integrity in contemporary America has come about because people do not speak, that they do not have faith in their own judgement. The lack of public discourse among the public themselves is very favorable for the status quo.
No Contest . . . "UNPREDICTABILITY " . . . In others , is the most dangerous element. It can be dangerous to others , BUT , it can also be dangerous to yourself.
"Loose Cannons" and "Man-Childs" can be a weak link , but occasionally this very unpredictability can become an asset. You have to know your friends, neighbours and companions inside out and how they will react in any given situation.
I have a pretty simple, perhaps simplistic understanding of the concept of what being a dangerous man is. Seems to me that the cornerstone of it would be the question of finding myself with nothing but my hands and feet, how much damage can I do?, everything else is secondary to that. Like stacking legos, you need that first one to add to.
The door opening for others not having any expectations of a thank you has been a model n metaphor for something i subscribe to. I also don't " should " on ppl or there situations. Should is a trash word. So is " gonna "...
As for the movie, it's The Punisher. A man that's got nothing to lose is dangerous.
This is correct. First answer why then how.