Terry

The Weapon of Focus

I am a man with many weapons. And amongst those many weapons, one important one is left untrained, neglected, and unused. It’s a powerful asset, allowing me to peel away at layers of information like the layers of an onion, and then utilize that information for maximum effect. The weapon is focus. And in anContinue reading “The Weapon of Focus”

Reviewing the VertX S.O.C.P Sling (honestly and quickly)

Disclosures: everything in this post was bought and paid for by me (as it should be). Also, it’s garbage. Here’s why: It all comes down to two factors: size and plastic. And to be clear, I used this little pack A LOT. But after a long time using it for multiple purposes, I can’t getContinue reading “Reviewing the VertX S.O.C.P Sling (honestly and quickly)”

How to accomplish your goals.

What could you do more of? Just by asking yourself the question, you’ve stepped in the right direction. In order to achieve more, you MUST know what more you are capable of. I split up the things I can achieve into a group of categories: Time, location, and physical ability. these help me narrow downContinue reading “How to accomplish your goals.”

Don’t Wait for Good Timing

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? It’s truly the best advice. In finance, in work, in life, waiting for convenience or good timing is often the worst advice. In many cases, people wait until it’s too late to start, or slow their progress significantly by holding off on things until “a betterContinue reading “Don’t Wait for Good Timing”

Finding Inspiration in Preparedness

I have found the world to be a confusing place. How is it that in a society where anyone can move upwards from poverty, how is it that so few can do so? The answer is simple: we stopped preparing for the future. Note the specific wording in that phrase, because it’s important. People thinkContinue reading “Finding Inspiration in Preparedness”

Financial Preparedness: Beat Consumerism With A List

Simply put, the most dangerous thing for your financial freedom is the world of consumer marketing. It’s an industry using algorithms, psychological manipulation, and massive budgets to pry more dollars out of your hands. We’ve all fallen for it. The great lie that you NEED to have this item. This object. This THING. And whatContinue reading “Financial Preparedness: Beat Consumerism With A List”

Pay Off The Debt (Or Don’t Go There AT ALL

Share a lesson you wish you had learned earlier in life. If I’m being honest, I knew this from the start. I worked really hard to avoid going into debt from the start, but one of the greatest reliefs of my life has been paying off debts as they come along. The mysteries of compoundContinue reading “Pay Off The Debt (Or Don’t Go There AT ALL”

5 Things You Are Doing to Handicap Your Financial Preparedness (And How You Can Fix It)

We live in a weird time, and our finances are seeing the impact of it. With the little plastic cards and green pieces of paper in your wallet draining away, and inflation on the rise, your money habits can be absolutely devastating to your overall preparedness, and your capabilities down the road. Here are 5Continue reading “5 Things You Are Doing to Handicap Your Financial Preparedness (And How You Can Fix It)”

How Covid-19 Destroyed Healthcare (It’s Not What You Think)

Disclaimer: There’s been a lot of political nonsense regarding Covid coming from both sides. This is not that. I’ve been working in healthcare for five years, and I’ve been experiencing how Covid has affected us all for the past two. This is what I personally experienced, with no political commentary or opinions. Just a simpleContinue reading “How Covid-19 Destroyed Healthcare (It’s Not What You Think)”

An Evaluation of Solo Prepping vs Group Preparedness, Part Two

Into the woods we go. In part one of this series, we’ve acknowledged that it’s not feasible to survive for extended durations in a populated area through the home or bugout location. But what about out in the wild? I’ve heard it said many times that if you ask someone about their preparedness plan, itContinue reading “An Evaluation of Solo Prepping vs Group Preparedness, Part Two”