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Beyond TEOTWAWKI: Building Your Personal Safety Net – Epi-3376

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When the phrase “economic collapse” pops up, I often find myself saying, “no, that’s not going to happen.” Well, not the way many envision it, at least. The real deal is that the collapse is already here. It’s a slow burn, affecting us with both constant and sudden hardships. So, instead of getting ready for TEOTWAWKI (the end of the world as we know it), it might be better to prep for TEOYWAYKI (the end of your world as you know it).

As is often the case when I try to break this down, there are folks who take it to mean “it isn’t that serious,” leading them to question the need for preparation beyond the basic stuff. And having been at this for a while, I sometimes overlook the fact that many aren’t familiar with the core principles of modern survivalism, even those who have been following for a couple of years. It’s like the groundwork from the early days went unheard by a good number of listeners.

Today, I’m planning to blend some foundational survival insights with the modern-day threats and issues we face. I want to find that sweet spot between the “Doomsday Prepper” extreme and the overly relaxed attitude of just needing a flashlight and a few candles. Let’s face it; we humans tend to think in black and white terms. This tendency extends to almost every aspect of our lives, making us prone to binary oppositions: safe or dangerous, democrat or republican, rich or poor, and so on. But life, in reality, operates in a massive spectrum of greys.

I aim to guide you into recognizing and appreciating the nuanced tones of this spectrum, encouraging a perspective that navigates beyond mere binaries. Let’s explore those gray areas together.

Join me Today as I Discuss…

  • The disaster probability factor
  • The disaster impact scale
  • The inverse relationship of impact scale and probability
  • How the circles of influence and concern fit into this
  • The six primary needs and a new way to think about them
    •  Food
    • Water
    • Shelter
    • Energy
    • Health and Sanitation
    • Security
  • What exactly is a
    • Recession
    • Depression
    • Economic Collapse
    • Currency Default
  • What I consider BASIC common sense preparedness
    • Food for 30-60 days with out complete boredom
    • Ability to deal with initial power loss in 5-10 minutes
    • Power for 14 days with basic needs and comfort
    • Ability to deal with wastes for 30 days if you have to
    • Ability to treat basic injuries and illnesses
    • Ability to keep your home sound in any damage that isn’t catastrophic
    • Water for at least 30 days for all needs, drinking, cooking, bathing, etc.
    • Money to pay all expenses for 90 days with no income without RRA!
    • Security for your home and person’s (ETPP)
      • Equipment
      • Training
      • Procedures
      • Protocols
    • The ability to help neighbors
    • The ability to communicate and get information
    • The ability to move out, survive away from home and get back home
    • A full info and documentation kit
    • Situational Awareness and a Positive Mental Conditioning
    • Basic phyical fitness and reasonable activity
    • A network of friends and contacts you can count on
    • Do that and you are ahead of most of the Doomsday People
    • Don’t think everything is swell just because everything isn’t burning
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