The 10 Second Habit a Secret Service Agent Taught Me
1 Sept 2026 · 1 min
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In this brief video, Nick Perry explains a personal‑safety habit he calls the “10‑second rule,” which he adopted after learning it from a former Secret Service agent. He advises viewers that the moment they step into any public space—such as a restaurant, store, coffee shop, or arena—they should pause for ten seconds to mentally scan the environment, observe the people present, and locate the nearest exits. The purpose is to avoid being caught off‑guard in an emergency, allowing a quick, purposeful exit rather than panicking or becoming an easy target, especially when accompanied by family. Perry ends with a call to share the tip with loved ones.
