
Echo Valor Podcast
The Echo Valor Podcast is where courage meets storytelling. Hosted by David Burnell—a U.S. military veteran, special operations team leader, and rescue operator—the show dives into the real stories of those who serve in the shadows and on the front lines. With a high-threat security and humanitarian response background, David brings raw insight and deep respect to each episode. Through powerful interviews, battlefield reflections, and original tribute music, Echo Valor honors the warriors, medics, and rescuers who risk everything for others. This podcast is part of the greater mission at EchoValor.com—to preserve legacy, inspire courage, and give voice to those who carry the weight of valor.
Echo Valor Podcast
Before It Happens - You Were Born to Survive
This is the final chapter of the audiobook Before It Happens: The Art of Staying Safe Before Violence Starts by David Burnell. In this powerful conclusion, David delivers a personal message of strength, clarity, and purpose for those who’ve walked through the full journey of preparation, mindset, and situational awareness.
This chapter is not a recap—it’s a call to action.
You’ll be reminded:
- That survival is already inside you—it’s in your design
- That the world may present danger, but readiness sets you free
- That you can live boldly, love deeply, and still be fully prepared
- That your greatest tools are not gadgets or weapons—but awareness, confidence, and clarity
- That you’re now part of a tribe that stands between peace and chaos
Whether you’re a protector by profession or a person determined to live with eyes open and courage engaged, this chapter will reinforce one truth:
You were born to survive. Now go live like it.
Listen to this closing chapter from Before It Happens: The Art of Staying Safe Before Violence Starts by David Burnell—available on Audible, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere you stream audiobooks and lessons that matter.
For more information, please visit www.echovalor.com