SYSK TRENDING: How to Stay Safe in a Dangerous World

Most people assume they’re safe—at home, out in public, going about their normal routine. But how often do you actually think about what you would do if that sense of safety was suddenly challenged? Would you recognize a real threat? Would you know how to respond in the moment—or would you freeze? Security expert Spencer Coursen says many people fall into what he calls a “safety trap”—believing that danger is unlikely or that they’ll instinctively know what to do if something happens. In reality, how you respond in a threatening situation often comes down to awareness, preparation, and simple decisions made before anything ever goes wrong.