Constant awareness of what's going on around our aircraft can frequently be found missing in the average GA operation. In a nutshell, situational awareness is paramount on our minds. Wayne or featureless Wichita.
Situational awareness is about relationships.
I've often observed pilots who have a tough time with this. Cleared for takeoff. There are mountains over 8,000 feet less than 10 miles west of the runway end. One thing that helps situational awareness is pre-briefing the operation you are about to fly. You cannot know what to avoid unless you are aware of it.