Welcome to the Modern Survival blog! My name is Dakota, and I am, as you may have guessed, a bit of a survivalist. Not so much a doomsday prepper, but rather someone who has seen a lot of bad things, and wants to do what he can to prevent more bad things from happening, or help people in times of struggle. I try to combine fitness, philosophy, theology, and traditional lifestyle habits with modern technology to make a life that is WORTH living, while avoiding as much of the consumerist, distraction riddled culture we are living in. So grab a cup of your favorite beverage, and have a look at what I’ve been writing. I hope it helps.
My Latest Posts
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- The Lord of The Rings
Which book have you read more than any other? It’s a common cliche, to love the classic title by J.R.R Tolkien. But sometimes, cliche answers are honest ones. I firstContinue reading “The Lord of The Rings” - Move The Needle
Are you a lifelong learner? “Wisdom has been chasing you, but you have always been faster.” -Uncle Iroh Recently, I’ve taken up the hobby of collecting classics of philosophy andContinue reading “Move The Needle” - The 2026 Reading List
Hey guys, just wanted to give everyone a bit of an update as to what I’ve been doing. I know it’s been a few months since I’ve posted. I’ve beenContinue reading “The 2026 Reading List” - Thoughtful Examination
What’s the best way to deal with negative thoughts? I am, more often than not, a pessimist. At least recently, that’s been the way I’ve been living. I noticed thisContinue reading “Thoughtful Examination” - Presence
I’ve just begun reading the Count of Monte Cristo, and I’ve reached a point in the story, which caused me to engage in a bit of reflection. Edmond, is betrothedContinue reading “Presence”
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