Revamped Survival Course. You Interested?

I’d been racking my brain on another survival book to write. But, to be honest, I’m not coming up with much right now. At least, nothing that’s interesting to me. Then it dawned on me: why not revamp my 5 Minute Survival Blueprint Course? So, that’s what I’m working on. Aside from updating the month-long course itself, I’m also going to tackle (in video format) several questions that people often ask me, including:

  • How to prepare on a budget. It seems everyone is broke these days, at least it feels that way. But I believe it’s more important now than ever to get prepared, even if you’re pinching pennies. With that in mind, I’ll offer loads of advice on how to prepare your family for less money. In fact, I firmly believe that these suggestions alone will save you multiples the cost of the course right from the start.
  • How to save time on preparedness. Look, we’re all busy. Some of us never stop moving until our heads hit the pillow. I get it. But that can’t be an excuse not to get prepared. In this module, we’ll discuss ways to get prepared when you’re short on time and, perhaps more importantly, how to spend less time on mundane tasks after a disaster strikes.
  • How to get a spouse or family onboard with prepping. This is easily the third biggest concern most people have after money and time. And it’s a legitimate one. Typically, one spouse “gets it” and the other doesn’t. This is normal. But that doesn’t mean you can’t nudge them along. I’ll offer my thoughts on how to do just that, sometimes in surprising ways.
  • How to organize your preps and maximize space. Surprisingly, the next big obstacle is feeling as if you don’t have enough space for “more stuff,” especially items that might never be used, such as survival gear. We’ll discuss how to make use of your space so that you can add all of the survival preps your heart desires. Well, maybe not everything, but there’s a lot more that you can do than most people realize. This is true if you live in an apartment or condo and even if your spouse balks at adding another case of bottled water.
  • Bugging out and bugging in: when, where, how. Although I wrote a book on the topic, I figure we should discuss this in more detail, but also talk about when it’s better to stay put and how to do so properly.
  • Privacy in the suburbs (and elsewhere). I’m not sure we, preppers, give this topic enough consideration. Yes, we all know of OPSEC, but what does it really mean? How do we go about it both before and after a disaster? We’ll discuss several solutions and consider just what to do when your OPSEC fails.
  • Which disasters to really prepare for. Preparedness isn’t about jumping straight into preparing for WW3 or another global pandemic. The truth is that you’re far more likely to experience some sort of personal disaster, such a job loss or medical issues than WW3. Local disasters, too, are far more likely than an economic collapse or solar flare. This module is about getting your priorities straight while working toward preparing for much larger concerns.

The course will also include guides on:

  • The best barter items (including which items to NEVER barter). Although I’m not a fan of stockpiling supplies specifically for barter, there are times when having extra survival supplies, items that others will surely want, can be beneficial. As such, we’ll unpack the forty-or-so items I feel are most useful and why.
  • The most important documents to have after a disaster. I know most of us only think about getting to safety, which is understandable. But recovery begins almost instantly, and if you’re scrambling for information that authorities and others may need, then you’re just making your life harder than necessary. We’ll consider which documents are most important to have and how to keep them both accessible and safe from theft.
  • Real expiration dates of our most important survival supplies and food. Most only focus on food, but what about everything else? How long do matches last? What about candles or toilet paper? We’ll consider these items and more, where to store them, and how to increase their longevity.
  • Long-term power outage needs. Power is almost as important as water and food is to our survival these days. We’re so dependent on electricity, in particular, that our lives are built around it. Thankfully, most of us only experience short-term outages of a few hours or, at most, a day or two. These are merely an inconvenience. But what happens to your house, food, supplies, and especially YOU when the power goes out for days or weeks? We’ll outline solutions, equipment, and actions to take so that you not only survive, but thrive whether it’s sweltering inside or freezing outside.

I might also attempt to tackle other topics people sometimes ask me, such as medical, health, and disability concerns, as well as preparedness with elderly parents or young children (or grandchildren). But, to be honest, I don’t have a lot of experience with most of these topics. Even so, I’m happy to give it a shot if people want.

A few other topics that I’m considering include: preparedness for procrastinators, prioritizing preparedness actions or supplies (note: I do have books on these topics–Crisis Preparedness Guide and Sold Out Forever), and knowing who to trust out there in the survival community but I haven’t paid much attention to others in the online survival and preparedness space, so this might not happen, either.

As for timing, I’m thinking I should have this redone by the end of this month, but I’ve missed self-imposed deadlines in the past. In any case, if you’d like to be notified when I have the course completed, add your email below and I’ll be sure to let you know. Last, for those who have already purchased the course, fear not! You’ll have complete access to everything, too. 🙂

I’ll keep this list open until I re-release the course:


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Comments

6 responses to “Revamped Survival Course. You Interested?”

  1. Javel Lineer

    Perhaps a Guide to Poor Man’s Power Post SHTF ?

  2. Frank Vazquez

    I used to live in a neighborhood where the houses were a few feet apart and everyone had a decent sized backyard. Most of the time I hardly ever saw people so they were either inside or in back of their homes. Had it been more rural or more “out in the country” it would have been better. It felt lonely and there was ZERO sense of community.

    If people move out of the cities and suburbs they can consider what is missing or what they think others would miss or like to have. Part of the plan can be to move outward and get away from the city and open a small business such as a bar, a putt putt golf course, a combination video, book and game store. Or maybe a place to ride horses or donkeys and enjoy the outdoors or to rent a canoe and paddle down a canal.

    You can be creative and offer something simple, but enjoyable such as a small theatre where you setup a projection screen and maybe a WiFi cafe on the side. Your business endeavors do not have to be as expensive or big as the corporate owned chains in the cities. They might even be more charming and inviting to customers.

    If you want “fun things” you can bring them to your new location. Realize too that you will have things unobtainable in the city such as more peace and quiet and scenery and less traffic.

  3. paul

    i am older and limited mobility, so i plan on staying put. i have books and subscribe to many prepper sites. i am not sure but there should be a survivors guide for prepping for those who choose to stay in place. i would think most of what i read would help, but i do think there would be different strategies, and items to include. at least i would be interested.

    happy prepping,
    paul

  4. Caitlin G

    My husband and I, at least the last time we had the discussion/ argument, over how to retire did not go well. I want land and a farm and plan to continue to bring in a profit from those things since I plan on “retiring” from my 9 to 5 job early. I also want to live off the grid as much as possible. But he goes and says that he wants to retire in a the city! In an apartment or condo! I mean I would try to find is land that’s convenient to a major interstate to get us to the city very quickly so he can still have his own creature comforts that he wants, but how do I go about convincing him that that’s just not going to happen for me. I mean it’s a solid NO! I love nature and I want horses and to be able to start an equine therapy program for kids. I have big plans. I want him to be a part of that but I don’t know what to do! Any thoughts?

    1. paul

      i am about your husbands’ age and that is the only reason i see that would stop me. twenty years ago i would have gone i a heart beat.

      best wishes,
      paul

    2. Having such a disparity in preferences with a spouse is a real problem. Have you considered discussing exactly what it is that your husband wants? Or, what is it that he thinks he’ll be missing if you don’t live in the city? Maybe there’s a compromise that can be had, such as he gets to go into the city on the weekends to shop or go to the movies or whatever. I might also suggest that there’s something specific which is holding him there. Identify what that is and figure out how to give your husband what he wants while still getting your preference. Ultimately, if you make the discussion about you alone (or in his case, him alone) nobody is truly happy. Go into it with sincerity, being honest about your own wishes, and you’ll likely have better luck. That said, sometimes one spouse just gets to win, and it sounds like your husband intends on winning this one. Maybe even point out the benefits of living away from the city, too. Does he dislike the crowds, politics, traffic? Maybe he wants a dog but the HOA/condo/apartment won’t let him. Focus on the positives of moving away for him, too!

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