{"id":15130,"date":"2022-05-03T17:53:58","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T15:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=15130"},"modified":"2022-05-03T17:54:01","modified_gmt":"2022-05-03T15:54:01","slug":"erik-krugers-book-dangerous-is-finally-here-and-everyone-is-talking-about-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2022\/05\/03\/erik-krugers-book-dangerous-is-finally-here-and-everyone-is-talking-about-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Erik Kruger’s Book “Dangerous” Is Finally Here And Everyone Is Talking About It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

This book could not be more timely given the onslaught of threats and challenges that South Africans are currently facing and is an invitation to become a more formidable version of yourself.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The reality of life is that you cannot escape threats. Threats to your business, your relationships, your potential, your health. In fact, everything you love is being threatened. The question is, what will you do about it? \u201cWe are all continuously threatened. This might sound depressing, but in reality, it\u2019s an invitation to become a better version of you\u201d<\/em>, says Erik Kruger<\/strong>, international speaker and author of the new life-changing book, DANGEROUS<\/em><\/strong>, that everyone is currently talking about.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHow you learn to respond to threats determines the trajectory of your life. If you respond with a lack of force, energy and will, you will most likely end up in a familiar place \u2013 survival mode. Many of us know this space all too well.  I have worked with incredible business leaders, sportsmen and sportswomen, professionals and leaders in their fields and everyone \u2013 even the most successful among us \u2013 end up in survival mode at one time or another\u201d, <\/em>he continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He explains that survival mode is a physical place and state of being. Sometimes starting internally and finding its way to the outside. And sometimes starting externally and making its way inside. According to Erik you cannot always tell from a superficial observation on the outside whether someone is in survival mode or not.  It could be the entrepreneur whose business has come under siege, the single mother who\u2019s about to lose her job, the CEO whose business is thriving, yet his life is falling apart. It could by anyone of us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In DANGEROUS<\/em><\/strong>, which is available in printed and digital format now, Erik explains the difference between those who are dangerous and those who are not.  How it happens that we become harmless, ineffective against the threats that we are facing, thus ending up in survival mode, withdrawn and fragile.  He explains the three different states you could be existing in at any point of time, being harmless, dangerous or reckless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cToo often, because of what happens around us, we are forced into a corner. Into survival mode. This in itself isn\u2019t a problem except for the fact that survival mode can become an accepted way of operating in the world. We lose our edge, our fight, our bite. As Seth Godin would say \u2013 survival is not enough,\u201d<\/em> he says about the inspiration behind his latest book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In DANGEROUS<\/em><\/strong>, he reveals \u2013 through short, concise nuggets of insights drawn from neuroscience, coaching philosophies, and working with exceptional business leaders \u2013 how you can become a threat to that which threatens you. A firm believer that adaptability is a skill that should be cultivated and not a passive trait that should only be applied, when necessary, Erik teaches you how to act without fear and how to become dangerous and position yourself for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He reminds you that you can do something about the things happening in your life. This includes the decisions that you make, the actions that you take, and the consequences thereof and that you have the opportunity to act in any situation that you find yourself in. You are not the victim. You are not just a passive recipient of the forces of life.  He challenges you to rise to the level of your challenges and then beyond. But he doesn\u2019t expect you to do this alone. Instead, he offers you the tools to embrace courage, intention, and the ability to recalibrate how you think, feel, and act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou are being threatened and you must do something about it. It\u2019s not just an option, it\u2019s a responsibility. If you fail to respond to these threats, you fail yourself. You fail your potential. You fail those around you.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Too often when we are faced with hardship, we quit. We consciously or unconsciously choose to be harmless. And a harmless life, is not a life at all. <\/em>DANGEROUS<\/em><\/strong> is a reminder that you can be formidable in the face of uncertainty and when under threat. In fact, you train how you think, feel, and act so you can become a threat to the threat, a danger to the danger. You can be dangerous again<\/em>\u201d, Erik explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DANGEROUS<\/em><\/strong> is about taking back control and stepping into your power.  It applies to everyone, from nurses to pastors to parents to CEO\u2019s, entrepreneurs, teachers and couples. We should all be dangerous. We should all act in ways that advance us to overcome the threats that we face. And it just so happens that as we do that, we are also protecting those in our care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to become effective against the threats in your life, and if you are interested in not only embracing the challenges and obstacles that life places in your path, but in seeing them for the opportunity that they really are, then this book should be your ultimate guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI remember the first time Erik shared his idea of being a danger to the danger and it immediately changed my thought process to step up and step forward into warrior mode \u2013 being dangerous has become a constant reminder for when I may fall back into old ways of thinking. I highly recommend you read the book to understand how this will expansively impact your live\u201d<\/em>.\u2013 John Sanei:bestselling author, global keynote speaker and executive advisory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dangerous<\/em> is an invitation to becoming better, stronger, and faster. To becoming Dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Erik Kruger is an international speaker, author and facilitator that curates and shares insights to help leaders adapt and excel in modern times.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This thought leader co-hosts a popular podcast with best-selling author, John Sanei, called The Expansive<\/em>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

He holds several qualifications from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), including a BSc Physiotherapy, a Postgraduate Diploma in Management, and a Master of Management in Business and Executive Coaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the course of his life, Erik has reinvented himself several times. He went from being a physiotherapist to launching South Africa\u2019s biggest self-development community for men to the work that he does today, a journey that was sparked by his natural ability to finds new ways to communicate old truths.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When he is not traveling for work, Erik enjoys drinking good coffee, good whisky, and a round of golf. He also enjoys hitting the open road for breakfast runs, chilling in front of the Xbox, or going hiking with his dogs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Erik currently lives in Somerset-West with his wife and German Shepherds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DANGEROUS<\/em><\/strong> is Erik\u2019s second book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIn a way the book has great timing. Collectively, as humanity, over the past two years we have really<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

experienced what it has felt like to be in survival mode. And so, it\u2019s my hope that this book will be<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

the call to action that sets people on the path towards being formidable again. That it\u2019s a reminder<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

to them that survival mode is not the only option,\u201d<\/em> he concludes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DANGEROUS<\/em><\/strong> is published by Tracey McDonald Publishers and is available in all bookstores and online now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Online Link: https:\/\/www.loot.co.za\/product\/dangerous\/cpyn-7631-g3a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Die Nuwe Boek Waaroor Almal Praat, “Dangerous”, Deur Erik Kruger, Is Eindelk Hier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hierdie boek se tydsberekening kon nie beter wees nie, veral met die aanslae en uitdagings wat Suid-Afrikaners tans beleef en nooi jou uit om uit oorlewingsmodus te tree en \u2018n meer formidabele weergawe van jouself te wees.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Die realiteit van die lewe is dat jy nie van bedreigings kan ontsnap nie; bedreigings vir jou besigheid, jou verhoudings, jou potensiaal en jou gesondheid. Trouens word alles wat jy liefhet bedreig. Die vraag is, wat gaan jy daaromtrent doen? \u201cOns word almal voortdurend bedreig. Dit mag dalk morbied klink, maar in werklikheid is dit \u2019n uitnodiging om \u2019n beter weergawe van jou te word,\u201d<\/em> s\u00ea Erik Kruger<\/strong>,\u2019n internasionale spreker en die skrywer van die nuwe lewensveranderende boek, DANGEROUS<\/strong><\/em>, waaroor almal tans praat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHoe jy jouself leer om op dreigemente te reageer, bepaal die verloop van jou lewe. As jy kragloos, energieloos en willoos reageer, sal jy heel waarskynlik op \u2019n bekende plek beland \u2013 oorlewingsmodus. Baie van ons ken hierdie ruimte alte goed. Ek het saam met ongelooflike sakeleiers, sportmanne en sportvroue, professionele persone en leiers in hul velde gewerk en almal \u2013 selfs die suksesvolstes onder ons \u2013 beland een of ander tyd in oorlewingsmodus,\u201d<\/em> gaan hy voort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hy verduidelik dat oorlewingsmodus \u2019n fisiese plek en toestand van bestaan is. Dit begin soms binne en vloei dan uit na die oppervlak, of andersom. Volgens Erik kan jy nie altyd uit \u2019n oppervlakkige waarneming aan die buitekant s\u00ea of iemand in oorlewingsmodus is of nie. Dit kan die entrepreneur wees wie se besigheid in die spervuur is, die enkelma wat op die punt staan om haar werk te verloor, die uitvoerende hoof met die florerende besigheid wie se lewe uitmekaar val. Dit kan met enigeen van ons gebeur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In DANGEROUS<\/strong><\/em>, wat nou in gedrukte en digitale formaat beskikbaar is, verduidelik Erik die verskil tussen diegene wat gevaarlik en diegene wat skadeloos is. Hoe dit gebeur dat ons onskadelik en oneffektief raak teen die bedreigings wat ons in die gesig staar, en sodoende \u2013 teruggetrokke en broos \u2013 in oorlewingsmodus beland. Hy verduidelik die drie verskillende toestande waarin jy op enige tydstip kan bestaan, onskadelik, gevaarlik of roekeloos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOns word baiekeer in \u2019n hoek gedryf deur dit wat rondom ons gebeur. Dan verval ons in \u2019n oorlewingsmodus en word dit die manier waarop ons die w\u00eareld benader. Ons verloor ons dryfkrag, veggees en motivering. Maar soos Seth Godin sou s\u00ea \u2013 is dit nie genoeg om net te oorleef nie,\u201d<\/em> deel hy oor die inspirasie agter sy nuutste boek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In DANGEROUS<\/strong><\/em> deel hy \u2013 deur middel van kort insiggewende brokkies, wat versamel is uit neuro-wetenskappe, afrigtingsriglyne en kontak met uitsonderlike sakeleiers \u2013 hoe jy \u2019n bedreiging kan word vir dit wat jou bedreig. Aangesien hy glo dat aanpasbaarheid \u2019n vaardigheid is wat gekweek en gebruik moet word soos nodig, leer hy lesers om vreesloos op te tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hy herinner jou daaraan dat jy iets kan doen aan die dinge wat in jou lewe gebeur. Dit sluit die besluite in wat jy neem, hoe jy optree en die gevolge daarvan. Hy beklemtoon dat jy die geleentheid het om op te tree in enige situasie waarin jy jouself bevind. Jy is nie die slagoffer nie. Jy is nie net \u2019n passiewe ontvanger van wat in jou lewe gebeur nie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Boonop daag hy jou ook uit om bo die vlak van jou uitdagings te styg, maar verwag nie dat jy dit alleen moet doen nie. Hy verskaf die gereedskap wat nodig is om die beste te maak van jou dapperheid, doel, gevoelens, optrede en vermo\u00eb om jou denke te herkalibreer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJy word bedreig en moet iets daaraan doen. Dit is nie net \u2019n opsie nie, dit is \u2019n verantwoordelikheid. As jy versuim om op hierdie dreigemente te reageer, faal jy jouself en die mense rondom jou en jou potensiaal gaan verlore. Ons gee dikwels op wanneer ons met swaarkry gekonfronteer word. Ons kies bewustelik of onbewustelik om onskadelik te wees. En \u2019n onskadelike lewe, is glad nie \u2019n lewe nie. <\/em>DANGEROUS<\/strong><\/em> herinner jou dat jy formidabel kan wees in tye van onsekerheid en wanneer jy bedreig word. Trouens, oefen jy hoe jy dink, voel en optree sodat jy \u2019n bedreiging vir die bedreiging en \u2019n gevaar vir die gevaar kan word. Jy kan weer gevaarlik wees\u201d,<\/em> verduidelik Erik.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DANGEROUS<\/strong><\/em> gaan daaroor om beheer terug te neem en jou mag te gebruik. Dit is van toepassing op almal, van verpleegsters tot pastore, ouers, uitvoerende hoofde, entrepreneurs, onderwysers en paartjies. Ons behoort almal gevaarlik te wees. Ons moet almal optree op maniere wat ons in staat stel om die bedreigings wat ons in die gesig staar te oorkom. Wanneer ons d\u00edt doen, is ons ook besig om diegene na wie ons omsien te beskerm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As jy doeltreffend wil optree teen die bedreigings in jou lewe, en as jy daarin belangstel om nie net die uitdagings en struikelblokke wat die lewe op jou pad plaas te omhels nie, maar om hulle te sien vir wat hulle werklik is, dan is hierdie boek jou beste gids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEk onthou nog die eerste keer wat Erik sy idee met my gedeel het om gevaarlik te wees teenoor dit wat jou bedreig. Dit het dadelik my manier van dink verander en my veggees aangewakker \u2013 om gevaarlik te wees motiveer my om nie weer te verval in my ou denkpatrone nie. Ek beveel aan dat jy die boek lees om te verstaan watter impak hierdie denkwyse en benadering op jou lewe kan h\u00ea\u201d. – <\/em>John Sanei: t<\/strong>opverkoper-skrywer, internasionale spreker, besigheidsadviseur<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dangerous<\/em> nooi jou uit om beter, sterker en vinniger te wees. Om gevaarlik te wees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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OOR DIE SKRYWER<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Erik Kruger is \u2019n internasionale spreker, skrywer en fasiliteerder wat ander leiers help om uit te blink in moderne tye.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Di\u00e9 denkleier is ook mede-aanbieder van \u2019n gewilde potgooi, The Expansive,<\/em> saam met die topverkoper-skrywer, John Sanei.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hy het verskeie grade aan die Universiteit van die Witwatersrand (WITS) verwerf, insluitend \u2019n BSc in Fisioterapie, \u2019n Nagraadse Diploma in Bestuur, en \u2019n meestersgraad in Bestuur en Uitvoerende Afrigting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gedurende sy leeftyd, moes hy homself al verskeie kere herontdek en -vestig. Hy het gegroei van \u2019n fisioterapeut na die stigter van Suid-Afrika se grootste selfontwikkelingsgemeenskap vir mans tot die werk wat hy vandag doen; \u2019n reis wat ge\u00efnspireer is deur sy natuurlike vermo\u00eb om nuwe maniere te vind om ou waarhede oor te dra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wanneer hy nie besig is om te werk nie, geniet hy lekker koffie en whiskey en speel \u2019n graag gholf. Hy hou ook daarvan om motorfiets te ry, Xbox te speel en om met sy honde te gaan stap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a> Erik woon tans in Somerset-Wes, saam met sy vrou en Duitse Herdershonde.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DANGEROUS<\/strong><\/em> is Erik se tweede boek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDie tydsberekening van die boek is goed. Die mensdom het reeds oor die afgelope twee jaar geleer hoe om in oorlewingsmodus te wees. So ek hoop dat hierdie boek almal sal aanspoor om weer beheer te neem en dat hulle sal onthou dat oorlewing nie die enigste opsie is nie,\u201d<\/em> sluit hy af.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DANGEROUS<\/strong><\/em> word uitgegee deur Tracey McDonald Publishers en is beskikbaar in goeie boekwinkels en aanlyn by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This book could not be more timely given the onslaught of threats and challenges that South Africans are currently facing and is an invitation to become a more formidable version of yourself. The reality of life is that you cannot escape threats. Threats to your business, your relationships, your potential, your health. In fact, everything… Continue reading Erik Kruger’s Book “Dangerous” Is Finally Here And Everyone Is Talking About It<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[248],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15130","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-book","entry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15130","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15130"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15130\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15130"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15130"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15130"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}