Who is “The Tough Guy”
It’s the guy that talks a huge game…but has never been tested. They talk the part and even look the part. Big strong, burly guys. The guys that are professional fighters because they watch UFC on TV. They say things like “if someone comes into my house” or “if someone gets in my face” and on-and-on. But they have never once been in a physical altercation, they have never been in a situation that could result in them losing their lives, etc. I’ve seen this numerous times throughout my life and many times in law enforcement. Those that talk big games and then cannot perform, or even disappear, when a situation turns dangerous or could result in harm or death to them. Those that offer advice about what “moves” you should’ve used during an altercation and then get defeated within seconds of engaging themselves and leave you to deal with the problems that they created because they ran their mouths because they thought they were tough. Those law enforcement officers who talk a big game because they have a belt-full of tools and authority that they think will never be challenged.
Here are the points:
Unless you’ve been there and know that you will be able to do what is necessary, don’t be certain that you will be able to – no matter how tough you think you are.
And, remember this, there is always someone tougher than you. Always. Or someone that is willing to do far more than you are willing to do under the circumstances. That person will beat you every time.