Echo Valor Podcast
The Echo Valor Podcast is where courage meets storytelling. Hosted by David Burnell—a U.S. military veteran, special operations team leader, and rescue operator—the show dives into the real stories of those who serve in the shadows and on the front lines. With a high-threat security and humanitarian response background, David brings raw insight and deep respect to each episode. Through powerful interviews, battlefield reflections, and original tribute music, Echo Valor honors the warriors, medics, and rescuers who risk everything for others. This podcast is part of the greater mission at EchoValor.com—to preserve legacy, inspire courage, and give voice to those who carry the weight of valor.
Echo Valor Podcast
Before It Happens - What’s the Next Right Move?
This episode features Chapter 18 from the full-length audiobook Before It Happens: The Art of Staying Safe Before Violence Starts by David Burnell.
In this powerful chapter, David shares the life-saving mindset of necessity—the ability to act decisively under pressure when the luxury of time, analysis, or politeness has vanished.
From a tense alley in Southern California to elevator escapes and real-life decisions under stress, you’ll learn:
- Why perfect plans don’t work in imperfect moments
- How to identify and act on the next right move—fast
- What are the three filters of necessity for making wise choices under threat
- How to overcome hesitation rooted in manners or fear of overreacting
- Why training yourself to move with intent can mean the difference between regret and relief
This chapter will reset your thinking in critical moments, whether on a dark street, in a parking garage, or facing unexpected confrontation.
It’s not about being aggressive. It’s about being ready, decisive, and alive when it counts.
Listen to this standalone chapter from Before It Happens: The Art of Staying Safe Before Violence Starts by David Burnell—available now on Audible, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.
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