Enjoy Life Safely Blog

Practical safety tips, self-defense insights, and daily Coffee with Alain videos to help you stay prepared and enjoy life.

Back-to-School Safety: 20 Essential Tips for Parents and Kids child safety school safety Aug 17, 2026

This back-to-school season feels a little different for me.

For the first time in about 16 years, my daughter isn't heading back to school. She graduated from college this past spring and is now a wo...

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Dreaming Thinking Planning - Coffee with Alain Aug 17, 2026 motivation Aug 17, 2026

Coffee with Alain sharing a little motivation for Monday morning.

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The Brink of War 2026 Film - Coffee with Alain Aug 16, 2026 movies Aug 16, 2026

Coffee with Alain discussing the new movie "The Brink of War" starring Jeff Daniels, Jared Harris, and J.K. Simmons.

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Timeline of Self-Defense, Maybe Maybe Not, Executive Power, The Hero, and Geezerhood - Coffee with Alain Aug 15, 2026 books reading Aug 15, 2026

Coffee with Alain discussing the books "The Timeline of Self-Defense" by Randy King, "Maybe Maybe Not" by Robert Fulghum, "Executive Power" by Andrews and Wilson, "The Hero" by Lee Child, and "Geezerh...

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The Power of Martial Arts: Prepared for Violence, Confident in Peace martial arts warrior's edge Aug 14, 2026

Martial arts are often viewed primarily as a way to learn how to fight or defend yourself. And make no mistake, I believe the ability to physically protect yourself is an important part of martial art...

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Super Troopers 3 - Coffee with Alain Aug 14, 2026 movies Aug 14, 2026

Coffee with Alain discussing the new movie "Super Troopers 3."

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Put in the Time and the Work - Coffee with Alain Aug 13, 2026 personal development Aug 13, 2026

Coffee with Alain discussing that often to be productive we have to put in the time and the work.

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Life Itself Is Your Teacher - Bruce Lee - Coffee with Alain Aug 12, 2026 bruce lee warrior wisdom Aug 12, 2026

Coffee with Alain sharing some Warrior Wisdom for Wednesday from Bruce Lee and the book "Wisdom for the Way."

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How to Tell Where Gunfire Is Coming From active shooter active shooter response Aug 11, 2026

After the active shooter event at the In-N-Out in Twin Falls, Idaho, I’ve had several conversations about active shooter response training.

I’m currently in discussions with a couple of organizations...

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Smile and Choose to Be Happy - Coffee with Alain Aug 11, 2026 motivation Aug 11, 2026

Coffee with Alain with a simple strategy to make your life better.

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Thoughtless Judgments of Others - Coffee with Alain Aug 10, 2026 motivation Aug 10, 2026

Coffee with Alain sharing a little Monday Motivation from Chieko N. Okazaki.

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One Night Only 2026 film - Coffee with Alain Aug 9, 2026 movies Aug 09, 2026

Coffee with Alain discussing the new movie "One Night Only" starring Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro.

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