Building Antifragility
Essential Strategies for Achieving Independence and Resilience in Uncertain Times
When you take off your rose-colored glasses, the world is getting darker. We still have supply chain issues.1 Meat processing plants were catching on fire. Illness led to the killing of chickens and livestock.2 Warnings of salmonella led to food recalls.3
The power grid is susceptible to hacking, let alone Mother Nature.4 What if you're attacked?
Power-hungry governments using your reliance on them to pressure you? What to do?
Become ungovernable by becoming antifragile. The less you rely on government systems, the less sway they have.
Becoming antifragile in terms of preparedness involves developing systems and practices that endure disruptions and challenges and improve as a result.
Make Sure You're Covered
Stockpile various essential supplies (food, water, shelter, hygiene products, and medical supplies) to ensure you can withstand disruptions. Grow a garden. Learn to hunt, fish, and forage.
Remember the two-week lockdowns to "stop the spread" that caught everyone off guard? The shelves were …
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