Editorial Communique for Edition 67
Prepping 101: Embracing a Proactive Approach to Life's Challenges
Welcome to our latest issue, where we delve into the world of prepping - a practical and common-sense approach to life's uncertainties. Prepping is all about being ready for emergencies and potential disruptions, whether they're personal or large-scale.
In this issue, we're excited to feature Michael Neiger's journey into the wild, as detailed on our website. Michael shares his experiences and insights gained from his time in the wilderness, offering a unique perspective on self-reliance and survival.
For those interested in honing their survival skills, we've got a new selection of gear available for April 2023. From camping essentials to emergency supplies, our latest offerings are designed to help you face any challenge head-on.
Prepping isn't just about stockpiling supplies for a doomsday scenario. It's about anticipating common setbacks in life and taking steps to mitigate them. In this issue, Reuben Bolieu covers alternative cooking methods for when modern conveniences aren't available.
As we navigate through life's inevitable obstacles, it's essential to have a plan. Prepping helps us minimise risk, increase our options, and prepare for the bad times. Scott Finazzo provides a guide to essential items to keep in your vehicle in case of emergencies, ensuring you're always ready for the unexpected.
In a world that often feels unpredictable, prepping should not evoke feelings of paranoia or fear. Instead, it's about adopting a proactive mindset to shape our future. As Patrick Diedrich, the editor of this issue, states in his letter, preparedness is about being ready and self-reliant, not about living in fear.
This issue also includes a section on prepping and survival, where we explore topics such as bartering precious metals, simple-but-effective tweaks to everyday carry, and preparing for what happens after death.
We're also excited to bring you articles on a surprising solution for a hanging belly, the estimated cost of a 1-day walk-in shower upgrade, and how seniors can hear whispers again with certain hearing aids.
Lastly, we'd like to highlight Gunfighter Design, a company that offers hard use tools for serious people. Their commitment to quality and durability aligns perfectly with the ethos of prepping.
Missouri has recently legalised online cannabis purchases, and Tom Sarge tackles the topic of bartering precious metals in lieu of traditional currency.
Prepping is about shaping your future, not just reacting to life's curveballs. By adopting a proactive mindset, we can reduce our vulnerability and increase our resilience in the face of emergencies. We hope this issue inspires you to take the first steps towards a more prepared life.
[1] Prepping: A Proactive Mindset for Life's Uncertainties, Jim Cobb, 2022. [1] Survivalism: A Social Movement for the Prepared, Sarah Grant, 2021.
- To enhance personal growth and develop a proactive approach towards life's challenges, consider reading 'Prepping: A Proactive Mindset for Life's Uncertainties' by Jim Cobb.
- For those aiming to embrace outdoor-living and home-and-garden self-reliance, Gerald's online course on mindfulness gardening could be a great addition to education-and-self-development.
- Beyond prepping, personal-growth can also be sought through activities such as meditation and yoga, offering a holistic approach to living in harmony with life's uncertainties.
