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Mind 4 Survival: How to Face Any Crisis, Minimize Unwanted Struggle, and Live Your Best Possible Life Kindle Edition

by Brian Duff (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars 51 ratings

Mind4Survival is an easy-to-learn system that teaches you to "Be Prepared, Not Scared." Brian Duff's empowering preparedness philosophy teaches you his mindset for surviving any crisis, minimizing unwanted struggle, and living your best possible life.

The M4S philosophy: Mindset, Situational Awareness, Survival, Safety, and Self replaces the typical doom and gloom of preparedness with an anxiety-reducing, confidence-building approach to keeping you and your family safe when it matters most. This is a must-read for every preparedness-minded person, both non-preppers and preppers alike.

Lifelong preparedness advocate and former Army Ranger Brian Duff saved his first life at 16. Since then, he's spent decades traveling the globe-keeping others safe in some of the most dangerous places imaginable. Through his experiences, he's learned from some of the best, survived some of the worst, and, in so doing, developed his Mind4Survival philosophy that's been decades in the making.

In this book, you'll discover how to:

  • Jumpstart your preparedness to be ready for whatever happens.
  • Manage your cognitive biases to supercharge your self-reliance.
  • Use metrics to manage your risk and keep your family safe without wasting time and money.
  • Gain the situational awareness to make the best decisions possible.
  • Look upon preparedness as an opportunity to worry less and live more.


Mind4Survival is the foundational resource that unites all other prepping methods. Don't wait. Start building your Mind4Survival today!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DV3LSQJJ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Resilient Publications (January 28, 2025)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 28, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.8 MB
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Mind4Survival founder Brian Duff’s professional preparedness experience ranges from becoming a lifeguard at 16 to his years as a firefighter-paramedic and service in the 3d Ranger Battalion to spending over a decade overseas with the U.S. Department of State, eventually managing the U.S. Embassy guard force in Baghdad, Iraq. As a lifelong preparedness advocate, PTS survivor, author, and founder of the Mind4Survival podcast, Brian draws on his lifetime of near misses, close calls, and lucky mistakes to help people become more safe, confident, and self-reliant.

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Customers find the book provides useful advice for navigating life and being mentally prepared. They describe it as an engaging and entertaining read. The writing is clear, concise, and easy to understand. Readers mention the chapter on situational awareness is an eye-opener.

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Customers find the book's advice helpful. It explains a practical philosophy that will help them through challenging situations. The chapter on situational awareness is an eye-opener. Readers describe the book as informative and entertaining, providing a blueprint for success and survival. It's suitable for people of all experience levels.

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Rule your mind, or it will rule you.
“Mind4Survival” by Brian Duff is more than a guide to survival. It’s a deep dive into the power of mindset and its role in navigating life’s challenges. From the very first page, I was hooked. Who writes a gripping introduction? Brian does. Right away, you’re hit with the fact that he was born to CIA operatives he didn’t know until adulthood. A story compelling enough to be a book in itself. But this is no ordinary self-help book.Brian reminds us, as Horace once said, “Rule your mind, or it will rule you.” He masterfully explains how aligning your mindset with your circumstances can help you maximize the positive, even in the toughest situations.Brian highlights a crucial truth: when it comes to your safety and survival, no one else can do the work for you. As he puts it, “The best person to address those needs—especially when it comes to your safety and survival—is you.” Whether you’re facing challenges in your personal life or working toward goals, it’s YOUR responsibility to take charge. “Safety third!” If you know, you know! Your survival, success, and well-being are in your hands and your hands only.Honest and insightful, Mind4Survival offers practical wisdom and profound perspective for anyone determined to overcome life’s challenges and emerge stronger.
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  • DaisyLu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Unique and essential take on preparedness
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2025
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    This book is unique in the preparedness and survival niche. Instead of endless checklists of things to buy and doomy scenarios, it gives you the most important advice of all: how to be mentally prepared and resilient.

    It's a well-written, enjoyable book filled with relatable stories and personal experiences t highlight each lesson. If you can only prepare in one way, preparing your mind is the most essential. I've never read a preparedness book like this, and it's a fantastic addition to your survival library.

    I also found it inspiring. Brian openly shares some of his own struggles and how he overcame them. I strongly recommend this book for anyone involved in preparedness, from the newbie to the experienced prepper.
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  • R. Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved This Book!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2025
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    Quick takeaway: Wow, this is a great preparedness book, but it is not a list of things for a BOB. Instead, it is packed with what you need to prepare your MIND for your survival and to navigate your LIFE as well! The writing is concise, engaging, easy-to-read, and includes a good balance of narratives with lists and bullet points, which my neurodivergent brain needs! I highly recommend this book.

    The wordy stuff: The skills and concepts in this book can help you use the most important preparedness item you have—your brain—to maximize your chances for making it through many disaster situations in life and coming out intact on the other side. We may never encounter the dreaded zombie attack, but there are life events such as a job loss or a major health crisis where having all the usual physical preps can be tremendous assets to have. However, even more important is having the mindset and decision-making skills to carry one through a crisis and to be able to best implement any preparedness plan.

    Brian Duff used his many life and Army Ranger experiences to write a book giving us the mindset skills we all need to not only do a better job with preparedness, but also to do better in LIFE!

    There is a lot of great information packed in this book, and I am gearing up to read it again. Great job, Brian!
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  • Wildchildwandering
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Well Written Advice
    Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2025
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    I love this book! I have both the physical and Kindle version. It is well written and full of very practical advice - not just for “prepping” situations, but for real every day life. I am giving my 17 year old grandson a copy of this excellent book this summer before he goes away to college!
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  • joseph lessard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Awesome!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2025
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    This book is well written, easy to follow and explains a practical philosophy that will help you through everything life throws at you. It’s not written by some self help guru, but someone with real world experience as a first responder, Ranger, and overseas contractor who has been there and done that!!!
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  • GenPrep
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not your Typical Preparedness Book!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025
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    I have listened to the Mind4Survival podcast for years and was excited to read Brian’s book. It did not disappoint! The M4S book dives into one of the most underrepresented topics in the preparedness genre of literature and the industry in general; Mindset. Brian couples his experiences in the defense and preparedness industries with comprehensive and detailed research into social sciences and psychology to create a foundational and paradigm breaking book. The use of academic theory and a lifetime of experiences created a framework to develop the preparedness-minded individual.

    Mind 4 Survival provides the reader with frameworks, formulae and processes to help with decision making and risk management. The book covers Brian’s fundamentals of preparedness: Mindset, Situational Awareness, Survival, Safety and Self. These fundamentals as described by Brian are insightful and informative. As Brian says at the end of every podcast and the book, “You are just one prep away from being better prepared.” This book will definitely get you there.

    Whether you are new to preparedness or seasoned, this book has something for everyone. I highly recommend the book to anyone who is interested in the topic.
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  • ScottG
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful book to advance your mental approach to situations you may encounter
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2025
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    Mind 4 Survival is not just a book for preppers and survivalists, but has a comprehensive philosophy for addressing many challenges in life. Mr. Duff has overcome crisis that luckily, many of us have never faced. Through the methods he’s developed and expanded upon, you can work through many problems and potential threats that you may face. He intermixes personal hardships and growths, with sound methods that are well documented through his many references. He helps you approach your perceived reality from multiple perspectives to help you get closer to the true reality. I particularly liked the method of using a dialectical or opposing perspective to look at your situation from another point of view, thus seeing ways to strengthen yourself. This book is useful to anyone that wants to mature their thinking process and advance their preparedness.
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  • ERIN EUSANIO
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best prepper book I've read!!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2025
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    If you have ever thought about being prepared, this is the book to have. Whether you are a serious preper or just looking to have a few items on hand in case you need them, this book is a blueprint to your success and survival. This book covers the mindset needed to be your best ever when you're faced with the worst.
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  • George T. Bass
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good product - fast delivery - Stunning details
    Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2025
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    Far more informative than I expected. Got right to the points necessary for survival. Highly recommended to anyone wishing to improve their probability of living a long, enjoyable, future.
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  • Andy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding!
    Reviewed in Australia on March 3, 2025
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    Wow, I really, really love this book. What an epiphany! This really is a manuscript on the meaning of life.
    After following Brians podcast online for some time, i knew his book would be good. But it is outstanding.
    I definitely recommend this book for anyone and everyone. There definitely is valuable wisdom here.  - Andy - Tasmania
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