The state of your mind plays an important role in your survival.When you're in a conversation, has anyone asked you, "Where are you?" because you had let your mind drift. You weren't present in the conversation. I realize that that is a little on the nose but it is the truth. So many people arent present in a conversation. They aren't present in life and this gives the bad elements an advantage. There are three things you need to have to stay mentally prepared: Have already made a decision to act when a crisis strikes Be alert to your surroundings  Know and be comfortable with you planLink to the News Article mentioned in the podcast. [LINK]