Before It Happens - The Art of Staying Safe Before Violence Starts (Complete Audiobook)

Welcome to a powerful feature on the Echo Valor Podcast — where real-world survival meets real-world stories. In this episode, we spotlight Before It Happens: The Art of Staying Safe Before Violence Starts, the newest life-saving guide by veteran and tactical expert David Burnell.

Why This Book Matters:
Violence rarely happens in a vacuum. It builds. It signals. And in most cases, it can be seen — before it happens. This isn’t just a safety book. It’s a mindset reset. Before It Happens teaches you how to recognize danger cues, assess environments, and make decisive moves to keep yourself and others safe before an attack begins.

Who It’s For:
Whether you’re a student, a traveler, a parent, a protector, or someone who wants to feel confident walking down the street — this book is for you. It’s also ideal for security, law enforcement, emergency response professionals, churches, schools, and preparedness organizations.

Meet the Author:
David Burnell is a decorated U.S. Air Force veteran, tactical instructor, rescue diver, humanitarian, and founder of the Urban Warfare Center. He has operated in war zones, disaster areas, and high-risk environments around the globe. This book distills decades of real-world experience into something anyone can understand and apply.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to sharpen your situational awareness without paranoia
• The “Color Code of Mental Awareness” and how to live prepared
• What the behavior tells of a threat looks like (eyes, hands, direction)
• Why boundaries matter — and how to enforce them
• What predators look for and how to make yourself a hard target
• Why most attacks begin with deception — and how to recognize it
• Why second locations are death traps and how to say no with clarity

Bonus: Full Audiobook Now Available
This podcast also announces the release of the official audiobook — over 2 hours and 10 minutes of practical, powerful instruction narrated by the author himself. It’s ideal for on-the-go learning, tactical teams, women’s safety seminars, or anyone who wants to own their space and sharpen their awareness.

Why You Should Listen:
Before It Happens is about reclaiming agency. It doesn’t promote fear — it empowers readiness. You’ll understand why this book belongs in every home, car, and classroom by listening to this episode. You’ll walk away thinking differently. And that mindset could save your life — or someone else’s.

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