“A superb read! Immediately useful and practical. It's for everyone interested in achieving greater awareness and in turn greater safety. A must read!”
—JOE NAVARRO, author of the international bestseller What Every BODY is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People
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LIVE READY is a book about dangerous people—about predators who live in our midst and who violate our social contract with impunity.
It’s also a book about navigating a world filled with such people. It shows you how to recognize them, how to understand their methods and motivations, how to keep them at a safe remove from yourself and your loved ones (and when that’s not possible, how to defeat them).
As Louis Pasteur once remarked, “Chance favors the prepared mind.” LIVE READY offers a way to prepare our minds and bodies to live in a world full of risk and dangerous people—and when necessary, to become dangerous ourselves.
Author, speaker, and internationally recognized expert on personal security, SAM ROSENBERG has dedicated his life to protecting people and teaching them how to protect themselves.
Sam served as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps, and in the private sector as a close protection specialist for some of the world’s highest-profile individuals, including such notables as Tom Cruise, PM Benjamin Netanyahu, and Warren Buffet. Since 2003, Sam has empowered tens of thousands - from families to Fortune 100 companies - with the skills and mindset elite close protection specialists use to protect public figures.
He is the author of Live Ready – A Guide to Protecting Yourself in an Uncertain World, The Traveler’s Guide to Personal Security, The Path of the Victor, and the inventor of the Response Pen (Patent #9,108,454). His guidance on preventing and responding to violence is routinely sought by the news media, podcasts, and influencers nationally.
What People Are Saying
“A vital, valid, and invaluable resource for those who desire to protect themselves and their loved ones in these violent times.”
—from the foreword by LT. COL. DAVE GROSSMAN, award-winning author of On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society
“One of the most thorough books on the subject of practical self-defense. LIVE READY helps demystify violence without focusing on techniques … and should be on the shelf of anyone teaching modern self-defense methods.”
—TONY BLAUER, world-renowned self-defense expert and founder of the SPEAR System
“A superb read! Immediately useful and practical. It's for everyone interested in achieving greater awareness and in turn greater safety. A must read!”
— JOE NAVARRO, author of the international bestseller What Every BODY is Saying: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Speed-Reading People
“A vitally important book for everyone—pacifist and warrior alike. Sam's writing is clear, straight to the point, and information-rich. His innovative approach to “protecting yourself in an uncertain world” made me sit up and go, “This is great. Why haven't I thought of this?” This book will change your life.”
—LOREN CHRISTENSEN, bestselling author of over 70 books, including On Combat, Deadly Force Encounters, and Surviving a School Shooting
“Blending a mastery of human behavior and a warrior ethos … this essential guide offers a lifeline in a world plagued by violence, urging readers to embrace a life of readiness and live life to the fullest.”
— ROBIN DREEKE, retired FBI agent, USMC Veteran, and author of Sizing People Up: A Veteran FBI Agents User Manual for Behavior Prediction
“An A to Z examination of how to be prepared for and to recognize a threat, while utilizing techniques in avoiding a violent encounter. This an essential read for anyone interested in executive protection or personal safety and vigilance.”
— MIKE ROCHE, retired U.S. Secret Service and author of Mass Killers: How You Can Identify Workplace, School, or Public Killers Before They Strike
“As Sam writes in Live Ready, ‘By understanding and accepting your own power, deterrence is not only possible; it’s probable.’ From Sam’s mouth to God’s ear. Sam walks the walk. Highly recommended.”
— LT. CDR. LARRY B. LAMBERT, USNR (Operational SEAL Teams)/Supervising Investigator and Task Force Commander/Clandestine Service Officer
“In a world full of uncertainties, this book is a shield against the unexpected, equipping readers with practical strategies and invaluable insights. From self-defense techniques for real-life scenarios to leveraging the latest advancements in technology and embracing mental resilience, Live Ready is not just a guide; it's a call to action.”
— JOHN IANNARELLI, FBI Special Agent (Ret.) and author of Disorderly Conduct
“An enlightened read for both the average Joe and seasoned fighter. Live Ready reminds us all how vulnerable we are in today’s society, and it helps us navigate the little things, that are often the important things: Awareness, diffusing situations, and common sense practices for being safe, and living ready!”
— RICK STEIGERWALD, Pennsylvania State Athletic Commissioner
"The best book I’ve read on staying safe in a dangerous world. Rosenberg has integrated his hard-won, practical knowledge with human factors research into an excellent guide for everyone, no matter their age or health status. Read this book and share it with everyone you care about.”
— DR. ALEXIS ARTWOHL, Retired clinical and police psychologist, and author of Deadly Force Encounters
"Sam's book is one I wish I had written. He says the things that need to be said to prepare one to joyfully and audaciously confront all the uncertainties of life. Risk attaches to everything we do and fail to do. We don't get a ‘risk-free life,’ and, in the end, bacteria win anyway. In the interim, we boldly face to the front, as warriors and poets. Sam has put it all together!”
— JOHN S. FARNAM, USCM Platoon Commander, Vietnam, Veteran Law Enforcement Officer, and Founder Defense Training International
“The information in Sam's book is powerful and invaluable in empowering our associates to play an active role in safety & security. By reading and putting into practice the LIVE READY principles, our associates become more confident, resilient, and knowledgeable. These qualities translate to elevating the safety and security of everyone around them at work, in public, at home, and in their lives.”
— SCOTT MCBRIDE, Chief Security Officer, Fortune 500 Company
“I’ve relied on Sam Rosenberg’s expertise in this field for over a decade, and his insights have helped me keep a company of over 30,000 employees safe from violent threats. LIVE READY distills all of this incredibly valuable information into a practical and simple guide for people in any field or walk of life. I urge you to read this book, and to give copies to everyone you care about. It might just save their life.”
— BRIAN SHUTTLEWORTH, Global Director of Security, Fortune 100 Company
“Sam Rosenberg has crafted an invaluable guide to self-defense that transcends the boundaries of gender, age, and background. This book is not just a manual for physical protection; it's a holistic approach to personal safety that empowers every reader.”
— STEVEN BOVA, Certified Protection Professional
“I’ve known Sam as one of the world’s leading authorities on personal security for nearly 20 years, and Live Ready is the first book of its kind to provide real, comprehensive solutions for everyday people living in a predatory world. Buy this book, and give copies to everyone you love.”
— KAREN EDEN, Martial Arts, Master Instructor
“Sam’s training and his book have increased my confidence in everything that I do. I have incorporated the warrior mentality in my life for years, not only to be my family’s ‘lifeguard’ but also to help my patients as a physician. LIVE READY is a must-read.”
— MARCO ANTONIO ALCALA Jr., MD, Sports Medicine Orthopedics and Concussion Specialist
“Sam is the ultimate warrior, both mentally and physically. He understands we have to invest today to both protect and shape the future of tomorrow. I could not recommend Live Ready more highly.”
— JAMES SCALO, CEO of Burns & Scalo Real Estate and author of Work them to Life
“This book both clarified things I have experienced and filled in critical gaps in my knowledge base. If I had access to these concepts when I was 20 I could have faced life with greater confidence and had far less ‘discovery learning’ in dangerous situations. Now, I can empower my family with these vital skills, at a time it will serve them for life!”
— DAN RUBEL, USMC Retired
“An owner’s manual for personal security and a must-read for anyone interested in learning how to protect themselves and their loved ones. Well-written, in an accessible and easy-to-understand style. Importantly, Live Ready integrates scientific and verified third-party statistics to support the author’s expertise and experience.”
— SANDRA GRAMLING, Behavioral Healthcare Professional
“I take recommendations very seriously simply because they are a reflection of my name and reputation. In this case, not only do I not hesitate to recommend Live Ready, I am proud and honored to do so. I have personally relied on Sam’s expertise in every venue to deliver to our clients the very essence of the material in this work that everyone should read and absorb.”
— LOU GENTILE, Founder of CSI (Corporate Security & Investigations)
“Live Ready will jump-start your ability to recognize signs of potential danger profoundly. Equally important, this book is a vehicle to promote better awareness your own behavioral strategies for survival and how to behave within a potentially dangerous and volatile environment. Twelve stars out of ten.”
— GIDEON ORBACH, DC, PSP
“LIVE READY is an undisputed antidote to man’s security vulnerability! Written by a master’s master in his field, Sam Rosenberg’s teachings and methods will absolutely save lives. Yours might be one of them. This book will change your life for the better and make you a safer person in a very unsafe world.”
— RICHARD BUSCH, JPFO Ambassador, Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership
“LIVE READY is a compelling compilation of valuable wisdom. It is a must-read for those who want to embrace life with the appropriate caution and the confidence that comes with preparation and awareness.”
— SETH WAUGH, CEO, PGA of America
“In this dangerous world, LIVE READY could save your life. Read it, read it again, and then share it with those who are most important to you. LIVE READY provides a roadmap for those seeking to take accountability for their personal protection.”
— ELAINE CONTE, President & CEO, Alston Machine Company
“A must-read. LIVE READY is the key to keeping you and your family safe in today’s violent and predator-prone era, and offers quick, precise solutions, that can be used immediately regardless of age, size, gender, or strength.”
— RAYMOND RYBAR, 3rd Brgd. 82nd Abn. Div.
“LIVE READY could literally save your life! I've been fortunate to have known Sam for over 20 years and he is dedicated to helping us be prepared for an event we all hope will never happen in our lifetime.”
— BOB FORD, former PGA Professional at Oakmont Country Club and Seminole Golf Club
“Live Ready is the best book on this topic ever. What's contained here is essential to survive the world we live in—a must read for our Situational Awareness course. It's easy to read and hard to put down.”
— LINDA K. MILLER & KEITH A. CUNNINGHAM, authors of Secrets of Mental Marksmanship and owners MilCun Training Center
“Every week, for the past 10+ years, me and my two sons have been training with Sam. LIVE READY perfectly embodies Sam’s training methods and mindset (which have saved my neck not once, but twice).”
— JAMES LUKETICH, MD, Endowed Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery
“Live Ready is an invitation to empower yourself to learn to live your life more fully and freely, safely and resourcefully. With a thoughtful reading of this book, you will be better equipped to stop "the bad guys." It just may save your life and the lives of those you love.”
— CYNTHIA BUSCH, Professional Musician, Retired, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
