When I first read this article by Toby Cowern, it took me back to that kitchen table in Croatia where we began our mornings with a lesson every day that I attended his and Selco's Urban Survival Course. This is the next best thing to being there and discussing all these things with them in person.
Their theory is that preparedness is just part of the roof of resilience. The Seven Pillars are designed to be the strong foundational pillars upon which it is supported. Toby has written a comprehensive guide to what these pillars are and some actionable items for any prepper, from brand new to experienced.
My new book, Lifestyles of the Flat Broke and Resilient is now available on PDF. This book has some very personal stories and some advice on handling extreme poverty.
Preppers have all sorts of lists to help us remain organized and better prepared. But there's one potentially life-saving (yes, actually lifesaving!) supply that most preppers forget.
