A High Level Preparation Game Plan
When it comes to getting prepared, it’s tough to identify what exactly we’re preparing for. As such, it’s important to make preparations in a number of areas and in a number of ways. The following is my high level plan that I’m working towards incrementally over the coming months and years (assuming we have years).
Financial Preparation
With the disastrous economy that we’re currently in plus the inevitable future crashes that I believe are coming, it is necessary to make a range of financial preparations. I believe there is evidence of both deflation and inflation in the economy, so I don’t believe in putting all of your eggs in one of these two baskets. Instead, you need to be prepared for either.
Some of the things I’m doing include:
- Working to get out of debt
- Building up alternative income streams
- Boosting my savings
- Accumulating physical gold & silver
- Building up some cash to keep on property (not in a bank account)
- Tweaking my investments accordingly
Food & Water Supplies
As any survivalist knows, it doesn’t matter how prepared you are financially, if you run out of water, you’re dead in a few days. Thus, it’s crucial to build a supply of food & water. My goal is to have a few weeks of water stored in addition to sources like neighbor’s pools, water heater, etc. Also, my goal is to have six months of food stored in addition to my typical pantry items.
Other things I’m looking to accumulate:
- Water purification tablets
- Water Filter(s)
Self Defense
I’m a 20-something with very minimal firearm experience. I’ve shot a few handguns and a few shotguns in my life, but nothing major. I recently purchased my first firearm, a 9mm hand gun, and I’m working to become an expert at it. I’m also working to accumulate bulk ammunition for long term use.
Additionally, I’m looking to continue to increase my skill set with a variety of firearms. My next purchase will likely be a shotgun. Will keep you posted on this.
Sustainability
This is an interesting, long term goal. The reality is that no matter how much food & water you store, eventually you’ll run out. I’m looking to gain some skills on gardening so that I can possibly grow some of my own food. I have a small backyard but living in Florida, I can grow a wide range of plants.
Other sustainability goals may involve the areas of energy and also building up general skills that are useful.
I will continue to document my progress in these areas on this blog including additional details.
Auspicious site, indeed. As a fellow “20-something” with interests in economics, finance, sustainability, and neo-survivalism, I’m looking forward to what I can learn here.
VJ
Just a thought to add here since you mentioned gardening. My neighbor is an American/Cuban. They like malanga (sort of a potato) and are growing it. I
prefer an Idaho potato, but it may be that we could easier grow some of the tradtional Latin American foods in Florida than the usual American garden. (particularly during humid and hot summer months. Some of the Latin veggies have such rough exteriors that it may be a “natural” sunscreen for the tropic type weather.
OK. I was raised by redneck/immigrant parents who grew up in the great depression. My Mom remembers taking the last cash money in the house to buy a loaf of bread-the cost; 5-cents. So here is the new reality. 1) Avoid debt. 2)Learn to cook from scratch, unless it’s cheaper to buy ready-made. 3) Learn to grow a garden. Plant what you like for now. Get your kids involved. 4) Learn to hunt and fish, on the cheap! My dad and uncle pouched game all thru the depression. 5) Learn to eat peasant food, start now, learn to enjoy ham and beans with corn bread. 6)Executive Order 6102 confiscated all gold from American citizens. Don’t think it can’t happen again? 7)Buy silver dimes and quarters. Pay cash. 7) Loose lips sink ships. Be careful of who you share yor plans with.
Have marketable job skills. An auto mechanic might be more employable than an IT guy. Go with what works. 9) If it’s stupid and it works, it’s not stupid. Good Luck. We will all need it.