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Episode-450- The Bridge Between Self Reliance and Self Sufficiency

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Modern Survival| 24 Comments
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There are two terms that often get tossed around as interchangeable but to me they mean two different things.  The first one is self sufficiency and the second is self reliance.  I first spoke about the difference between these two worlds back in Episode 301 on Oct. 22, 2009.  Today we will again look at the difference between these two concepts but more we will dig into the bridge between them.

To me this is actually more critical because when we examine hwo the two concepts interconnect and “feed each other” it requires us to really think ahead and be honest with ourselves about our self sufficient levels and our forward wealth of self reliance.

Join me today as we discuss…

  • What exactly is self reliance
  • What is self sufficiency
  • Why we measure self reliance in a “forward wealth” manner
  • Why we measure self sufficiency as a concept of degree or percentages
  • Who and what are you dependent on, is it really all bad
  • Why self sufficiency is always still dependent upon something
  • Why it is easier to be deceived about your level or self reliance vs. sufficiency
  • How self sufficiency can feed self reliance’s forward store of wealth
    • The garden is used to create food storage
    • The business provides ongoing income
    • The solar/wind system provides a level of grid independence
    • Hunting/Fishing becomes long term stored food
    • The paid for home provides on going shelter
  • Why these concepts are really important to think about
  • Why I think you should build “personal brand equity”
  • Why these two concepts are innate to your soul and psyche

Resources for today’s show…

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Episode-217- Alternative Investments for the Survivalist

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Modern Survival| 10 Comments
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Today we take a look at “alternative investing” from a survivalist view point.  Nope not gold and silver (well ok a bit of gold and silver) and not the stuff most people consider part of an investment portfolio.

Tune in today to learn,

  • The four goals of conventional investing
  • Why do we invest in the first place in some ways is this a trap
  • How do typical investments fulfill those goals
  • What are the “common alternatives”
  • What needs are we looking to fill with work and investing
  • Why my approach only works with debt elimination
  • The value of low taxed land
  • The investment with the biggest dividend, food production
  • Alternative energy not just about carbon footprints
  • Self Defense (security)
  • Investing in chickens and goats?
  • Aquaculture a long term income generation tool
  • Invest in water, without the plastic bottles
  • The last step reduce conventional income

Resources for Today’s Show

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Episode-45- The “Green” Green House – A Self Sufficient Microclimate

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Modern Survival| 4 Comments
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Today we discuss creating a green house that is designed to be a self sufficient microclimate via the use of alternative energy tactics.

Tune in today to learn about…

  • Using a rain catch system in a green house to provide its own irrigation needs
  • Creating and automated watering system to make your work load lighter
  • Using solar powered fans to cool your green house in the hot times of the year
  • 12 Month a year Green House usage
  • Using a more conventional roof with “skylights” and the advantages of that
  • Using solar attic fans as a self contained cooling system
  • Building with expansion in mind
  • Learning the basics with a small project for use on a large scale
  • Using solar screens to decrease warm weather temps
  • Combating climate change (up or down) with a green house

Resources for today’s show

  • Solar Screen Material – Not an endorsement up or down for this supplier they just have a good assortment of colors and options.
  • Solar Attic Fans – Again not an endorsement up or down for this supplier just a decent assortment of fans to explain what I was talking about.
  • Video with a Cool Rain Catching and Irrigation System – Not for a green house but the rain catch and distribution system may give you some great ideas. The rain water system is shown from about 10 minutes to about 18 minutes in if you don’t want to watch the entire video.
  • Green House Fan Systems – Again not an endorsement simply provided as a resource to give you some ideas

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