Thinking and restrictions

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I start by gathering my equipment putting it in my truck in the same order and in the same place. This might only help me remember to bring everything. Having everything you planned on having seems important to me. When I get to a dive site and I am missing something it changes my mental state IMO.
I also assemble my gear the same order every time. My tech instructor said it was a good habit to get into so it has stuck with me.
I also only implement one or possible two new ideas for a given dive (ex. I have been using a bungee for my deco cylinder to bring it tighter against my body.) helps me keep my mind on what I am doing as well as assessing that one new technique.
I like to talk about diving while getting gear out of truck but not when I'm putting/placing items of gear together.
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... what couldn't you prepare yourself for?

This will make your dive safe but ironically it will also make you complacent and less prepared for disaster after a while. I say make it a wreck! When you have havoc in your garage or truck bed - it does better prepare you for unexpected, no brainer- you have to come up with solutions quick and timely to save your a$$. You buddy can also play an important part in making havoc so you must have different buddies for different missions