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As survivalists or "preppers" we tend to focus a lot on stuff. You "need" this much stuff to make it through- at least a year's supply of food, quality water filters, secure place, medical kits, security, etc.
But ALL of that can be taken away from you.
"Well I gots me this here assault rifle and I'm super bi$chin guy with it and...."
Yep, you and countless thousands of others. How's that AK going to work out against a tank? What about when you realize the city wasn't actually the best place to be when scenes reminiscent of Black Hawk Down are played out on your street?
One thing that can't be taken away from you is your skill sets and the knowledge you have.
"Knowledge you have"- that means in between your ears, not printed and put in binders or on cool little zip drives stacked high next to your ash tray and Diet Coke can collection...
More important than just knowledge is the ability to USE that knowledge and the experience that will set you apart from those that "know" but have never "done."
I've talked before many a times about how we want to avoid "on the job training" for critical skills. A firefight is not the first time you want to figure out how to do bounding movements with your family in tow.
Further, while grouping up AFTER the fact is rarely a good idea, we may find ourselves in a "lost all" situation wherein we have the opportunity to group together with others.
You can go with the fantasy of "I'll be a shooter" when their will be PLENTY of shooters- let's face it, all those that survive will HAVE to be "shooters." Or you can present yourself valuable to others by having knowledge of gunsmithing, dentistry, medical, combatives, mechanics, food production, outdoor survival, trapping, etc.
Having met "more than a few" people who were not what they said they were, I can tell you that it's REALLY EASY to see through people's bull****e. You won't BS your way in unless it's just a group of tards and then do you really want to be around them?
So while it's important to "stock the larder" and have equipment, food, etc. understand that it's what's between the MKI gray matter that makes us truly who we are.
Take that course, chances are you'll learn something new. Enroll in a night class on mechanics, it will be useful whether the stuff hits the fan or not. Next time you get sick, don't run straight to the doc, try to handle it yourself. I've debrided, irrigated and sutured wounds, given IV's, filled teeth, dealt with fractures, etc. before and I have no "official" (recognized) medical training. Don't be afraid to try something new NOW while you have a backup, while their is still a chance to go to the doc, take the car to the mechanic or go buy the brocolli from the store.
Our "comfort zone" in this matter should be ALWAYS LEARNING and always striving to experience something new. Stagnation isn't an option.... Stagnation means death.
Lowdown3
But ALL of that can be taken away from you.
"Well I gots me this here assault rifle and I'm super bi$chin guy with it and...."
Yep, you and countless thousands of others. How's that AK going to work out against a tank? What about when you realize the city wasn't actually the best place to be when scenes reminiscent of Black Hawk Down are played out on your street?
One thing that can't be taken away from you is your skill sets and the knowledge you have.
"Knowledge you have"- that means in between your ears, not printed and put in binders or on cool little zip drives stacked high next to your ash tray and Diet Coke can collection...
More important than just knowledge is the ability to USE that knowledge and the experience that will set you apart from those that "know" but have never "done."
I've talked before many a times about how we want to avoid "on the job training" for critical skills. A firefight is not the first time you want to figure out how to do bounding movements with your family in tow.
Further, while grouping up AFTER the fact is rarely a good idea, we may find ourselves in a "lost all" situation wherein we have the opportunity to group together with others.
You can go with the fantasy of "I'll be a shooter" when their will be PLENTY of shooters- let's face it, all those that survive will HAVE to be "shooters." Or you can present yourself valuable to others by having knowledge of gunsmithing, dentistry, medical, combatives, mechanics, food production, outdoor survival, trapping, etc.
Having met "more than a few" people who were not what they said they were, I can tell you that it's REALLY EASY to see through people's bull****e. You won't BS your way in unless it's just a group of tards and then do you really want to be around them?
So while it's important to "stock the larder" and have equipment, food, etc. understand that it's what's between the MKI gray matter that makes us truly who we are.
Take that course, chances are you'll learn something new. Enroll in a night class on mechanics, it will be useful whether the stuff hits the fan or not. Next time you get sick, don't run straight to the doc, try to handle it yourself. I've debrided, irrigated and sutured wounds, given IV's, filled teeth, dealt with fractures, etc. before and I have no "official" (recognized) medical training. Don't be afraid to try something new NOW while you have a backup, while their is still a chance to go to the doc, take the car to the mechanic or go buy the brocolli from the store.
Our "comfort zone" in this matter should be ALWAYS LEARNING and always striving to experience something new. Stagnation isn't an option.... Stagnation means death.
Lowdown3
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