Tag Archives: situational awareness

Episode-393- Listener Phone Calls 3-8-10

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Today we do a show with your phone calls and my responses to them.  Remember if you want to hear your question on the air just dial 866-65-THINK and you might be on a show just like today’s. Tune in today to hear about questions like… Did 7 million people starve to death from 1929-1933, if so where did it happen? What is the OODA loop and how does it apply to concepts like situational awareness? Is it a good idea to have more than one truck not just more than one “vehicle”? Why do I occasionally use words like … Continue reading →

Episode-370- Situational Awareness vs Normalcy Bias

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Today we are going to discuss two mental states.  Situational awareness is a highly desirable state that leads to fast and effective decision making.  In spite of that many people pay little mind to being situationally aware.   Conversely normalcy bias is almost the complete opposite of situational awareness and often leads people to delay important decisions including taking not action at all even in situations that are clearly life threatening. Join me today as we discuss… What is situational awareness What is normalcy bias How can you improve your awareness Why is it a “survival topic” How do these … Continue reading →

Episode-280- Understanding the Mind of a Modern Survivalist

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Today’s topic was impromptu because I actually left my show notes at the house.  I was going to do a show on Bug Out Vehicles but that show will now air some time next week.  That’s OK becuase today’s show came out very good and will help you understand why you think the way you do and to a degree why much of society things they way they do. Tune in today to hear… Everyone has a survival mind but most only use it as a last recourse Where the survival mentality comes from and why you must make it … Continue reading →

Episode-25- Devloping Situational Awareness for Modern Survival Living

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Situational awareness is critical for modern survival living. Today we cover the concepts of situational awareness in various situations. Tune in today and learn How understanding that “everyone is not a friend” is the first step in being more aware of threats How to apply your awareness during driving a car to everyday life Subtle cues that a situation just “isn’t right” The lesson of the dangerous game hunter and trusting your instincts Why situational awareness also applies to the news and the economy How to plan a response to emergencies in minutes in your head in any public place … Continue reading →