Is the Water Warm Enough, Mr. Frog?
Are you the frog? We all need to stop and think about the water temperature. It may be time to hop out of your seemingly comfortable life while you still can.
It’s not Supposed to be Easy
Is an obstacle holding you back? Are you facing adversity? Toughen up, buttercup, and use these attributes to overcome that obstacle.
Inflation… is it Back to the ’70s?
We could be heading into a period of yoyo inflation as interest repeatedly rise and fall. Make sure you are prepared for rising rates.
The Takedown Ruger 10/22 for Survival
Pete reviews the Ruger Takedown 10/22 as a survival rifle and finds it fills a niche in his vehicle's Get Home Kit.
Prepare for War, Hate and Violence
A general just told the 50,000 troops under him to get some target practice, train harder, and get their legal affairs in order. That's good advice!
Is the Next Shoe to Fall a Chinese Collapse?
As the lockdown in China continues and may spread to Beijing, we have to consider the repercussions for U.S. retailers and manufacturers.
Never Think it Can’t Happen Here
If you think it can't happen here, you need to open your eyes and study your history. Bad things can and do happen in "good" countries.
Don’t Wait for the You-Know-What to Hit the Fan, Barter Now
I've made some good trades with tools I no longer need to get tools I want. We don't have to wait for the STHTF to barter.
Some Real World Examples of Inflation that Devalues Your Dollars
A truck that costs five times as much now as it did in 1985. A house the costs 60 times as much as it did in 1964. Both are real-world examples of inflation.
Social Media is Killing us Softly; How to Limited Your Risk
After three months, I dip my toe back into the social media stream and I remember why I left: social media is a big part of what is wrong with society.