How to Read How To Become A Successful Bodyguard (Alternative Careers Series Book 6) RTF
The most successful bodyguards address threats before they become serious. A lot of people think that becoming a body guard would be a lot of fun. They believe that bodyguards lead exciting lives and that the job is one that anyone who is tough, strong or intimidating looking could do well at. The truth is that becoming a successful bodyguard requires more than martial arts skills and an imposing presence. The job of a bodyguard is one that includes a lot of research, planning and negotiation.As a bodyguard, your job is to keep someone safe, whether they want it or not. A bodyguard is only considered successful until they slip up, and if they make a mistake it could end their career for good. If you want to be successful in the bodyguard world you need to have skills both as a service provider, a liaison, an intelligence gatherer and a physical defence provider. These and many other aspects of this tough job are discussed in depth in this guide.A bodyguard is responsible for the personal security of their customers. They will usually work as part of a team, with a personal bodyguard providing a visible deterrent and helping to keep minor threats (such as over-enthusiastic fans, in the case of a celebrity) out of the way.You should not enter the bodyguard industry if your main motivation for doing so is to meet celebrities or enjoy exposure to a glamorous lifestyle. Bodyguards work really hard, and they work long hours. The task can sometimes be a thankless one. Granted, it is often rewarding, but that is not always the case. Many principals do not understand the work that bodyguards do, and they are reluctant to co-operate.If you understand what you are getting into by working in the close protection industry, and you still want to do so, then you should take the information provided in this guide very seriously. You also should take your time to find out about the opportunities that are available in your area for close protection officers and network with existing workers. Experience working as a doorman or a general security guard is a good starting point, and experience working as a police officer or time in a specialist military organization will also serve as a good starting point, but beyond that the best way to become a successful bodyguard is to spend time shadowing other bodyguards or working as a part of a team until you understand each part of the job.If you take the information provided here and put it into action you will stand out of the crowd in your own industry. And if you are a trusted escort or protection provider for one businessman, he may refer you to his friends and colleagues and this will be an opportunity for you to grow your business so that you are no longer forced to rely on agencies for work. That is where you will have the chance to get the best employment opportunities and to start to make real money from your business.
