In Fear for My Life: How Officers Describe Deadly Force Decisions
Police officers were interviewed at length about shootings and other critical incidents. They were asked what they saw, what they decided, and what they felt. Years later the interviews were analyzed with a different question: not what happened, but what these men were able to say about it — and where their words came from. At the moment of the decision, most of these officers did not describe fear, they described something else.
Already Decided: What Makes Rare Men Move Toward Danger
A man with a rifle opens fire on people who cannot fight back. Everyone flees, but one man runs toward the threat. Dr. Rylant spent a career among the rare few who do more toward danger, and years since trying to understand why. What he found is that they are not fearless, not better trained, and not born that way…
The Reasonableness Standard: The Psychology of Human Factors in Civilian Self-Defense
When force is judged after the fact, the most important question is often the hardest one to answer: What was reasonable in the moment?
The Reasonableness Standard gives attorneys, investigators, expert witnesses, trainers, and the private citizen who takes self-defense seriously a clear framework for evaluating civilian use-of-force incidents through the lens of human performance under stress.
Motivation: Stories on Life and Success from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Black Belts
We’re not usually aware of the unconscious influences driving ambitious people, but through a collection of intimate, and sometimes shocking conversations with Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belts, you’ll discover the underlying themes which reveal the answers. This book includes twelve fascinating and unexpected stories about overcoming adversity and achieving success in life and Jiu-Jitsu. Click here.
Shots Fired: The Psychology Behind Officer Involved Shootings
The psychology behind officer involved shootings is missing from the public narrative. What occurs in the officer’s head, before, during, and after the shooting is the story that is rarely told. In twelve exciting, real-life accounts, you’ll discover that police shootings are extremely complicated, and the consequences are far greater than most can ever imagine. This book shares the story that officers do not get to tell, and it will prepare those who have not yet been forced to pull the trigger. Click here.
Success: The Path to Personal Fulfillment Through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Fighters
This book is a collection of intimate and sometimes shocking conversations about success. Each story will inspire, enlighten, and entertain you. Not only did I seek to discover what motivates high achievers, but I also dug for the philosophies that lead to success. A key takeaway was how each fighter defined success—often their answers contradicted societal norms. Jiu-Jitsu has often been used as a metaphor for life, but in these stories, you can replace Jiu-Jitsu with any ambitious pursuit—the lessons are universal. Click here.