The Shield

Lesson #3

I want to switch it up a little today and have a light discussion. Take a look at the GFY flag ... It's the Gadsden flag and also our shield. IT will defend you only if YOU defend it!  Embrace it knowing that wearing its colors is a privilege that most never get.  Let's break it down together so there isn't any confusion whatsoever.

As a whole, the shield looks pretty simple with a snake coiled back ready to strike. But how does this apply to the GFY Method?  Let's begin with the background. Plain yellow at first sight, but consider the meaning of the color. Yellow signifies a warning or caution. Think when you are driving and you see a yellow light at the approaching intersection. Speed up or slow down... what do you do?  Well I don't know the answer because I don't know your driving habits. Yellow is the only color at an intersection which allows for judgement calls. Green means go and red means stop which leaves no room for user discretion. Pretty simple yet yellow allows the driver to make a call based on the situation. To an experienced driver this situation is nothing more than a split second decision process, but what happens if we put a 16 year old driver in that situation?  I don't know that either, but what I do know is that my money is on the seasoned vet to make the better and quicker decision. Where am I getting at?  Time, experience, and correct application of the GFY Method will ultimately give you an edge up on others around you. Life is all about yellow lights ... Rarely do we see the green and red lights in our decisions because life would be too boring that way.  In Allen Iverson's words... PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE.

Next we see a rattlesnake in a ready position waiting to strike any aggressor.  This ties in perfectly to my quote I wanted all of you to think about throughout the course: The best defense is a great offense.  As you can see on the shield, the snake isn't hiding in the grass(defensive) or hunting for prey (offensive). The rattlesnake is ready to meet any challenge or adversary head on by turning defense into offense in a heartbeat. This is one aspect of GFY which teaches that by the time an adversary attacks it is already too late. Being prepared and aware of dangers is very critical at all times.  On the flip side DO NOT believe that being the aggressor is always the favorable position in battle.  At times it is better to set the trap and let the aggressor crash and burn before any negative results are incurred. Rarely do we have all of the information available to make the perfect decision, but being blindsided and caught off guard is unacceptable.  Practice once again is key to assessing a situation correctly because rarely will the same action be appropriate to different quarrels.

Last but not least, the motto of the GFY Method is prominently displayed for all to never forget. "Don't tread on me". Come on say it with me. DON'T TREAD ON ME!  Remember it, live it, love it.  Very powerful stuff right here people. It is the GFY mentality in one sentence.  Visualizing is a very powerful tool that when used correctly will yield positive results. Don't tread on me falls in that category because a person that truly lives by that statement will make the rational moves to succeed.  See yourself winning ... Aren't you tired of being beaten down and out-bested?  Do you like those footprints on your back?  Of course not and I know that's why you are all here.  It is the difference between living and getting by. It's no way to live and I am so happy to embark on this transformation journey with all of you. Next Lesson - Be Abnormal