Gift of Fear

The book The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker is a book that reinforces the idea that one of the best ways we can protect ourself it is to pay attention to that gut instincts. A quick overview of the book is captured in this short video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBProrposzc

Everyone should read this book at least once. There are many lessons within its content. In most cases, you can avoid trouble by obeying the Rule of Stupid also referred to as Farnum’s Law Don’t go Stupid places, with Stupid people, at Stupid times, and do Stupid things. Unfortunately this does not always work. This book shows in addition to other things, you should always pay attention to your instincts, and also remember you always have the right to say NO, and you have the right not to be talked out of it.