Have you ever noticed that some people seem to spend more time preparing for the end of the world than they do preparing for Tuesday? I have. In fact, somewhere along the way, parts of the preparedness community started acting as though the grand prize goes to whoever can predict Read more…
In nearly twenty years of teaching preparedness, I’ve never begun an article quite like this one. But then again, I’ve never written an article quite like this one. I’ve written well over a thousand articles on preparedness. I’ve taught classes, spoken to audiences across the country, and spent nearly two decades Read more…
There is a sentence that has quietly sabotaged more preparedness plans than procrastination, misplaced batteries, and instruction manuals printed in six-point type combined. “I’ll figure it out.” It sounds confident. Capable, even. It suggests that when the moment arrives, we will square our shoulders, assess the situation, and summon some Read more…
You ever have one of those days where nothing is technically wrong… but everything feels just a little off? You wake up, go through your normal routine, maybe even check a few things off your to-do list before lunch. On paper, it’s a perfectly fine day. And yet there’s this Read more…
You can have all the canned chili and backup generators in the world, but the most valuable prep you’ll ever store doesn’t fit in a bucket—it fits between your ears. When things go sideways—sirens wailing, lights flickering, neighbor Bob running around like a caffeinated chicken—it’s not the strongest or most Read more…
When the Grid Goes Down, Who Will You Be?Spoiler alert: Hopefully not the guy fighting over the last can of chili at Costco. Picture this: the lights flicker, the Wi-Fi gasps its last breath, and your neighbors emerge from their houses like confused meerkats wondering why Netflix stopped mid-binge. Yep, Read more…
If you’ve ever opened your pantry and felt a wave of calm wash over you because you know you could feed yourself and a small army for two weeks—congratulations, my friend. You’ve experienced the magic of preparedness self-care. Stocking your shelves isn’t just about food; it’s about peace of mind. Read more…
Why a Physical Library of Survival Knowledge Is Your Best Backup Plan In our digital age, we often take instant access to information for granted. With a few keystrokes, we can learn about virtually anything – from how to start a fire without matches to complex medical procedures. But what Read more…
Here’s the mother of all blog articles! 100 Preparedness and Survival Movies to Help With Your Mental Fortitude Playing the “what if” game is a great way to better establish mental fortitude for when a crisis does come around. You can’t get your body to go where your mind has Read more…
Imagine waking up to find a thin layer of grit coating your skin, your lips cracked and dry. As you open your eyes, you see dust motes dancing in the dim light filtering through the window. This wasn’t an occasional inconvenience – for those living through the Dust Bowl of Read more…