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Episode-467- If the World Doesn’t End Won’t You Feel Stupid?

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Modern Survival| 1 Comment
Episode-467- If the World Doesn't End Won't You Feel Stupid? No! [ 1:07:28 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

I see and hear versions of this admittedly extreme version of why survivalists are nuts all the time. I just talked to a guy that pointed out how “we were all gonna die from swine flu” and it turned out to be nothing but “a bunch of bullshit”. I guess he hadn’t listened to my show called, “Lessons From the Non Event of Swine Flu“.

It is really common though for the average person to look at a “prepper” or “survivalist” and wonder why we in their minds waste money and resources. The reality is we actually save money and maximize resources it all depends on how you look at things. As I said from day one, modern survivalism is about “living a better life if times get tough, or even if they don’t”. Is it really possible though, you bet.

Join me today as we discuss…

  • The myth, the world must end as we know it for preparedness to pay off
  • The well it won’t happen to me bias, the why and dangers behind it
  • Why debt elimination must be part of the plan or the naysayers may be right about you
  • Why you never lose money storing food if you do it with sanity
  • The value of “alternative energy” even just at the property value level
  • Gun ownership is like voting, exercise the right or you may very well lose it
  • Having some gold and silver is something every rich guy I know does, so why not you too
  • A garden improves physical health, improves mental health and can increase property values
  • Only the ignorant would say being informed is a bad idea
  • Help me out, what is the “down side” in this survivalist thing

Resources for Today’s Show

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Episode-430- The Core Concepts of Modern Survivalism

Posted on May 5, 2010 by Modern Survival| 4 Comments
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thought it might be a good time to just back up a bit and talk about some the unique concepts that we have developed together at The Survival Podcast.  Notice I said we not I because from day one the audience has been a huge part of not just the show but its’ development, direction and evolution.

Tune in today as I discuss…

  • Why made “The Grasshopper and the Ant” part of modern survivalism
  • A quick retelling of the original story of the Grasshopper and the Ant”
  • How disaster commonality can eliminate worrying about exactly “what” we prepare for
  • What must we accept if we are to become prepared
  • Why the media shows us horrors but always then says, “everything is just fine”
  • Why and how the abundance in our stores isn’t abundant at all
  • Why we can’t rely on government during a disaster even though they do try to help
  • Why the economy can’t recover long term with out a complete overhaul (crash)
  • Why conspiracy theorists are not always wrong even when they aren’t right either
  • Three questions that open the door to discuss prepping with others
    • Do you think we could ever have a real pandemic?
    • Do you think that if we did they would quarantine people?
    • If that happened how long could you stay well fed and comfortable?
  • Why debt and survivalism are mutually exclusive
  • Why preparing for a specific event, eventually leads to failure
  • Why preparing for nothing to go wrong is the way to prepare for anything that goes wrong
  • What do you want, what do you really want, what if God asked you to be happy?

Resources for today’s show…

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Episode-264- The Core Concepts of The Survival Podcast Community

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Modern Survival| 6 Comments
Episode-264- The Core Concepts of The Survival Podcast Community [ 38:21 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Once again I am off at DirtTime09 in California so I knocked out this show on a Friday afternoon a week ago and set it aside to fill in another day during my absence.

So what are we going to discuss today?  I thought it might be a good time to just back up a bit and talk about the unique concepts that we have developed together at The Survival Podcast.  Notice I said we not I because from day one the audience has been a huge part of not just the show but its’ development, direction and evolution.

Tune in today as I discuss…

  • How we have made “The Grasshopper and the Ant” part of modern survivalism
  • A quick retelling of the original story of the Grasshopper and the Ant”
  • How disaster commonality can eliminate worrying about exactly “what” we prepare for
  • What must we accept if we are to become prepared
  • What does it mean that a hungry family makes it into the news today?
  • What is “just in time” inventory and why should you care
  • The real danger of swine flu is that it makes real dangerous diseases take a back seat
  • Is the economy held together with duct tape or is that an insult to rednecks?
  • Why should we occasionally listen to the tin foil hat crowd
  • How to ask questions that lead people to prep rather then telling them they should prep
  • Why debt is cancer and such a statement is not hype
  • What I really think the plaque on the Statue of Liberty should say
  • Why making the decision to do something is more important then how you are going to get it done
  • Why preparing for a specific event, eventually leads to failure
  • Why preparing for nothing to go wrong is the way to prepare for anything that goes wrong
  • A new car or a second home, you have a choice

Resources for today’s show…

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.

You also now can call in questions or comments for the host at 866-65-THINK, (866-658-4465) please read the suggestions for calling in before you do for the best chance of getting your comments on the air.

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Episode-157- The View of Survivalism in the Media vs. Reality

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Modern Survival| 10 Comments
Episode-157- The View of Survivalism in the Media vs. Reality [ 35:19 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The media’s veiw of survivalism and modern survivalist philosophy are greatly disconnected from realtiy.  Join me today as I discuss a recent episode of the T.V. show “Medium” (yes the show sucks I watched it just for you so tune in) where a survivalist was painted as and eccentric killer.

In my view this media bias is actually quite dangerous and could cause a lot of suffering or even cost lives in the future.  Tune in today to get some thoughts on countering this bias, why it is important to do so and how we can reach people who are starting to ask the magical question, “what if”.

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon.   Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.

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Episode-123- There is No Downside to the Survival Lifestyle

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Modern Survival| 5 Comments
Episode-123- There is No Downside to the Survival Lifestyle [ 43:04 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Today we examine some misconceptions about what survivalism is, how survivalists prepare and what actually being a survival minded person is all about.  The media paints us all as camouflage fatigue wearing, war game playing, gun nuts that live in bunkers full or rice, beans and MREs.  Nothing could be further from the truth…

Tune in today to hear…

  • How you save money as a survivalist vs. blowing your life savings on MREs and Guns
  • Why storing food will make you sleep better at night and not cost you a penny more then you will spend on food anyway, if you follow the mantra, eat what you store and store what you eat
  • How being prepared helps you live a longer, healthier stress free life
  • Why you are better off as a prepper even if nothing ever happens and something always happens sooner or later
  • Why prepping and survivalism is for everyone but modern media hype turns off so many
  • The reality that the good guy doesn’t always win and what it means to you
  • How realizing your own mortality leads people into practical common sense survivalism
  • How businesses save money with capital deferrals and so can you
  • Why stored food often out performs many investments
  • Yes guns are a great investment (no guys you can’t now use this excuse to buy every gun you want, don’t tell you wife I said that)
  • More in developing independence from multiple systems
  • What we can learn about prepping from failures by dieters
  • Why silver and gold are good long term insurance policies that have no down side
  • The greatest survival investment is knowledge and skills

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Episode-103- Pulling it all Together – Part 2

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Modern Survival| 11 Comments
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Today’s show expands on yesterdays with some more of the things that can begin to move you and your family into a self sufficient status and live a better life, if times get tough or even if they don’t.

Tune in today for thoughts on…

  • Some additional thoughts on water storage and where it or water availablity needs to go in priority
  • The cold reality, you can’t do everything at once, so each choice to do something is a choice not to do something else
  • Getting weapons training for family members, hire a pro, she won’t listen to you
  • Thoughts about getting out of urban life and making a personal choice on where/how to live
  • Why women may be better “true survivalists” then men
  • More on getting a spouse on board with survival planning
  • More on getting something to protect before getting to worried about protecting it
  • Review of the order of threat probability “Personal-Localized-Regional-State-National-Global”
  • Thoughts on alternative energy and energy efficiency
  • Back up lighting and cooking options
  • Men are not wrong for wanting cool things, just for putting it first when trying to get a wife’s buy in
  • The importance of basic map and navigational skills
  • Thoughts on keeping small live stock such as chickens
  • How living smart now gives you the ability to live how you want tomorrow, listen to you wife!
  • The most valuable asset a survival minded man can have (you have to listen to find out what it is)

Remember to comment, chime in and tell us your thoughts, this podcast is one man’s opinion, not a lecture or sermon. Also please enter our listener appreciation contest and help spread the word about our show.

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Episode-65- The Modern Financial Survival Mindset

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Modern Survival| 5 Comments
Episode-65- The Modern Financial Survival Mindset [ 49:45 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Well the market dove 777 points but is up 260 points already today.  The bail out failed and many folks are wondering what they should do to prepare for a possible recession or depression.  The answer is form and act upon a modern survival mindset in all walks of life.  Today’s show will focus on the financial aspects of doing that, however it will apply to all forms of modern survivalism.

Today’s show is the longest one ever at over 50 minutes but it will teach you the proper mindset to build, preserve and strengthen your wealth, in fact it will even redefine the meaning of the word wealth for you.  Tune in today to learn…

  • Why the market dropped and what it means for us
  • Why it is recovering so quickly
  • Why now is not the time to panic nor bury your head in the sand
  • The definition of “survival” and how that should shape your daily life
  • Why you must cut expenses now
  • Why you need and should take up my challenge to keep an expenses journal
  • Another lesson on the debt snowball and why you should get on board with it asap
  • The hard question “what do you really want” and why you must answer it
  • Thoughts in increasing income and what 100% of additional income must go to
  • Defining your true needs
  • Why your should understand the economy but not be afraid of or ruled by it
  • How to calculate your true wealth and what wealth really is
  • True diversification of your money involves a lot more the the market and funds
  • Investing in hard goods and life style vs. just investing in paper
  • The “mutual fund scam” and how it is used to prop up the market

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