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…
Overcoming Preparedness Fatigue: Finding Balance in the Prepper Lifestyle In the world of preparedness, there’s an often-overlooked enemy that can derail even the most dedicated prepper: preparedness fatigue. This insidious condition creeps up on those who spend countless hours planning for worst-case scenarios, constantly absorbing negative news, and living in Read more…
Neil Cavuto, a highly respected financial journalist, once made a thought-provoking statement about personal responsibility: “It’s about food. It’s about your home. It’s about your life. The government is worried about all of the above. All I’m saying is you should be worried they’re worried. Here’s why: They’re telling you Read more…
Let’s get real. When your life is plagued by anxiety, progressing towards a more self-sufficient lifestyle is anything but easy. But, is it possible. Yes! If you do it the Preparedness Pro way which is panic-free, peaceful, preparedness. Let’s first talk about the prevalence of anxiety. Anxiety is a prevalent Read more…
Today I’ve got some great information to share with you regarding first aid training as a first responder–after all, we’re ALL first responders, as well as information regarding situational awareness. For those of you who aren’t aware, typically the term “first responders” is referring to the rescue teams, EMTs or the Read more…
“Fog of War” is a term I use in both everyday preparedness, as well as in being prepared for self-defense scenarios. Today I’m going to address firearm self-defense scenarios more specifically, however, before I do, I just want to bring up one point that applies universally to everyday preparedness. Having Read more…