Coffee with Alain

Coffee with Alain discussing the FAA glitch and common sense to keep you safe. FAA had a glitch in one of their systems that affects safety and thousands of flights delayed today. Will discuss flying in near future on this show. Many "Safey Tips" and things I teach are often called common sense. They are, but the problem is that common sense is not commonly practiced. So, I'll continue to remind p...

Coffee with Alain discussing shoveling snow and being prepared for emergencies. I spent the morning shoveling, and it reminded me of how many people died in the recent holiday storm that hit much of the United States. It his especially hard in upper New York and they had the most deaths out of the over 60 people who died. Some died while shoveling and plowing due to heart attacks. Another reason w...

Coffee with Alain discussing 6-year-old shooting teacher and being safe from all threats, not just the big ones. I go on a little rant in the video because it infuriates me when gun owners are not responsible and respectful. I am not against owning firearms, but we must be RESPONSIBLE firearms owners. The person who owned the handgun the 6-year-old took to school and shot his teacher with last Fri...

Coffee with Alain discussing the SHOT Show in Vegas, Discipline Equals Freedom by Jocko Willink, and Discipline for Success and Safety. The SHOT Show, Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show, is a huge trade show in Las Vegas each year for the shooting, sports, hunting and outdoor industries. I'll be there with Reflex Protect at their table promoting the product and training that Reflex Protect p...

Coffee with Alain discussing the importance of Parents to support and encourage their kids with their goals, and to teach them to be safe as they accomplish them. As a proud Penn Dan, I'm so proud of my daughter for accomplishing a goal she set in middle school. To go to Wharton Business School at University of Pennsylvania. She wanted it and she worked hard all through high school to get there, a...

Coffee with Alain discussing an important subject you must pay attention to for your safety and for your success! That's your health! Your health is key to enjoying life, your success, and your safety. It only makes sense to take steps to keep yourself healthy and fit. It's important to have annual checkups with a doctor you trust and work with that doctor to keep yourself healthy. Make sure this...

Coffee with Alain discussing Harry Potter, Universal Studios, Amok by Barry Eisler, and training for what you carry for personal defense. Encouraging kids to read is so important. As a voracious reader myself, I helped to instill the habit with my daughter when she was younger. She became a great reader too, and she loved the Harry Potter books which led to the movies, the theme parks, and a lot o...

Coffee with Alain gives a shout out to Eric O., Discusses what you shouldn't put in certain places, Columbus, OH, and intuition for safety and success. A big thank you to Eric for the Ohio State University cup and other gifts for the show! I had a great time when I visited Columbus and hope to make it back and meet you in person one of these days. It's not my place to tell you what to do to enjoy...

Coffee with Alain discussing Avatar, Mickey's original name, and safety and survival knowledge. Avatar was a fantastic piece of filmmaking. Watch the video to hear other comments on the movie that I saw yesterday with my family. Mickey Mouse trivia - Mickey's original name was going to be Mortimer Mouse until Walt's wife changed his mind to Mickey. No course of action is guaranteed to be right in...

Coffee with Alain discussing the California floods and the Maya Angelou quote "Nothing Will Work Unless You Do" and how it relates to safety and success. If you don't actually lock your locks, they won't keep burglars out. Many burglars go in through unlocked doors and windows. If you don't have access to your self-defense tools, or don't know how to use them properly from training, they are not g...

In this first episode of Coffee with Alain, we discuss the new year and setting goals, a little about Disney, taking personal responsibility for your own safety and the safety of those you care about, and 5 keys to having a great and successful 2023. One of the first things you can do to increase your safety so you can enjoy life is to take personal responsibility for it. You are your own first re...