Dig Deep!

A survival exercise to recognize you always have 'something in reserve'
In choosing a career in law enforcement we have chosen a life which presents challenges that often will take us to that mud room between life and death

Make a tight fist and hold it while you count down, “five, four, three, two, one.” Now make an even tighter fist and hold it, counting three, two, one. Good. Now relax your fist. What did you observe from that little exercise? It’s a very good bet that even though you made a tight fist the first time, you were able to conjure up even more energy to make the fist tighter.

The brain is an exquisite tool which is naturally hardwired to facilitate your survival. Even though you consciously made the fist a “tight” fist, you subconsciously held some of your strength in reserve, just in case. It is important to note there nearly always is a reserve left if one chooses to access it. At one time or another, the trainers and coaches in your past may have shouted for you to “Dig Deep!” — urging you to call upon your reserve — and when you were urged to do so you found you had more to give.