Why do so many people say, "He came out of nowhere" after a crime happens? The truth is, most threats don't appear out of thin air, they were there the whole time. We just didn't see them.

In this episode, Andy breaks down practical situational awareness skills that can help you stay safer in public, make better decisions faster, and avoid becoming an easy target. You'll learn why watching only the front door can limit your awareness, how time of day changes the safety of any environment, why multitasking and smartphones can make you vulnerable, and how social media can expose your movements before you even arrive.

If you want to feel more confident, more prepared, and more in control when you're out in the world, this episode is for you.

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00:00 Welcome: Why Awareness Matters

02:15 Why Threats Don't "Come Out of Nowhere"

03:12 What Situational Awareness Really Is

04:20 Why Watching the Door Isn't Enough

06:28 Look for What Doesn't Belong

06:55 How Time Changes Safe Places

09:18 The Myth of Multitasking

10:35 Smartphones, Headphones, and Easy Targets

12:05 Digital Recon and Oversharing Online

12:58 Most Likely vs Worst-Case Thinking

16:05 Awareness Buys Time, Action Saves Lives

18:32 Simple Ways to Start

20:02 Resources and Final Thoughts

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