I Almost Got Mugged Yesterday in Greece

Author

James Kavanagh
May 03, 2025

Yesterday, I almost got robbed.

You know those TikToks where third-world thugs fly around on scooters, snatching bags and terrorising innocent tourists?

Yeah. Almost exactly like that.

And it was my split-second decision that saved us from the trouble…

But first, some context:

I’ve been in Greece this week, enjoying the fruits of my labour. 

Despite the shitty weather for the first few days, it’s been a blast. 

Cocktail bars, fancy restaurants, and (now that the sun’s finally come out) beachside laptop sessions.

But one thing I definitely wasn’t expecting was a pair of wannabes trying to jack me up.

Admittedly, I’ve been strutting around town like I own the joint—five-grand chain round my neck, eight-grand Rolex on my wrist, and a million-dollar babe wrapped around my left arm. So I get why I might’ve caught their attention.

Anyway, Hannah and I were taking a stroll down the main strip—broad daylight, out of season, nothing suspicious.

Growing up in a place like Burnley, where hood rats lurk on every corner, I've developed a natural habit of constantly checking my surroundings. And as we walked, I noticed some dodgy-looking dude power-walking behind us.

And when I say power-walking, I mean this guy spotted us, jogged across the street to get directly behind us, and started closing in.

Of course, Hannah was none the wiser.

She’s strolling along in la-la-land, chatting about whatever the fuck girlfriends chat about (I never listen).

Meanwhile, I’ve discreetly got a clipper in hand, ready to spin around and take this kid’s jaw clean off if he makes a move… 

He inches closer, and I keep side-eyeing him. Every glance his way, he slows down and creates a bit more distance between us.

After about 30 seconds of this cat-and-mouse shit, I finally turned around and locked eyes with him. It was one of those looks that said, 

“Mate, I know exactly what you’re up to, and you’re about three seconds from regretting it.”

He immediately realised I wasn’t gonna be an easy target, so he backed off, crossed the road again, and started arguing with his helmetless accomplice that had been curb crawling beside us the entire way. 

Clearly, he was trying to explain the mortal danger he’d felt when he stared into the eyes of Big Kavanagh (proper hard).

Once we were safely out of reach, I calmly informed Hannah how lucky she is to have such a perceptive boyfriend like me. 

And let’s just say, she gave me a night to remember once we got back to the room.

Moral of the story: Always stay perceptive.

When you’re aware of your surroundings and prepared to act instantly, nothing catches you off guard.

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  • Be aware of market shifts.

  • Be aware of your audience’s objections.

  • Be aware of the predispositions associated with your offer.

  • And ALWAYS be aware of market sophistication.

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Who knows.

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