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The importance of maintaining awareness and avoiding complacency is a recurring theme. He compares it to fighters who train relentlessly to stay sharp, emphasizing that relaxation is essential but must be balanced with vigilance. When discussing accidents, such as falls during aid climbing or speed record attempts, he underscores that trust in gear and experience is crucial to survival, citing his own near-miss on El Capitan where a fall was controlled thanks to well-placed protection and trust in equipment.