Flats can still happen but having those good tires greatly reduces the odds. The TPMS also can help by telling you if you need air before you get in in an ugly place and find it's too flat to drive. Having an inexpensive inflator under the seat can make a big difference.
“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” ― George Orwell
It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.
