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podcast · Jun 25, 2026 · Making Shooters Better

The Bad Guy Decides When. You Decide How Soon You Notice.

Terry Vaughan · buzzsprout.com · 56 min

Most people think situational awareness is about constantly scanning for danger. The reality is far more interesting and far more important: it's about recognizing danger sooner. In this solo episode, Terry Vaughan, former Royal Marine Commando and TEDx Speaker, breaks down the three biggest reasons good people miss obvious threats, even when those threats are hiding in plain sight. Drawing on neuroscience, threat recognition, body language, and real-world defensive training, Terry explains how the brain processes visual information, why normalcy bias leads us to explain away danger, and how s

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