Productive Paranoia

Bad stuff happens, prepare. When something bad does happen, zoom out, get a view from above the battlefield, then zoom back in to start dealing with it. Ask yourself, when does the risk profile change? There is likely time (hours, days, or weeks) between now, and then the situation will worsen without action. Don't feel required to act faster than when the risk will worsen

a) What buffers can you implement to protect yourself?

b) Is there a crisis that you or your project is currently experiencing?

If Yes, what are the brutal facts? List them, understanding the problem in a formal written way is the first step toward resolving the crisis.