We take a macro approach to preparedness. You should work on improving yourself, not just knowledge like how to start a fire in the wild, you should also have a functional and capable body. You should know about current events and the possible consequences. You should acquire some gear that would be good to have in a pinch. You should also think about hypothetical situations, even if they’re improbably it exercises the mind.
Preparedness should not disrupt your life
You could pack up your family, move into an abandoned missile silo, eat MREs and beans all day and arm your children with assault weapons. That would be disruptive. Preparing for something that most likely won’t happen while upturning a good life makes no sense.
Preparedness should enrich the status quo life
What if the car breaks down during the family trip? What if you get lost on a hike? What if the lights go out? What if you lose heat in the middle of winter? All those situations are hardly exceptional but being prepared for harder times make these statistically normal events much more bearable.
What if you chose hobbies that helped preparedness? It’s so rewarding to grow your own food or to stay in shape. This helps you deal with adversity but it’s also just fun.
Taking a big-picture view of preparedness includes improving you as an individual, helping you get the equipment you need, getting you aware of the current situation and thinking about what could happen. To do that we’ll cover different topics each day.
