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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 plan

Link to the News Article mentioned in the podcast. [LINK]