Posts by Brian Duff

One of the critical abilities needed to master today’s world is the capacity to spot fake news. Knowing how to spot fake news helps purify the information we base our decisions upon. When we can do that, we make more effective decisions, which is pretty important when it comes to preparedness.  Here we discuss: What…

On May 18, 1980, Mount St Helen’s which is located about 100 miles south of Seattle and 50 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon. In this episode, we will talk about: The Eruption Geology & Tectonics Five Volcano Facts Why is this information helpful for preparedness? Hopefully, you don’t ever have to experience a volcano eruption.…

Let’s talk about some stuff that does it make people feel very comfortable-complex disasters.  In this episode we will discuss: What is a Complex Disaster Preparing for Complex Disasters Complex disasters are an unpleasant thought, yet an important one to have none-the-less. Considering complex disasters from a “what-if?” mindset allows us to be one step…

In this episode, we’re going to discuss the Atlantic article, “We Should All Be Preppers,” by Bradley Garrett. Come along and see what he got right and what may be a little off-target. Never forget, you’re just one prep away. If you have any other thoughts or questions about social isolation mindset, please leave a comment…

While the first Rambo was a great movie, it set a bad precedent for many people in the preparedness niche who now feel they can go it alone during a disaster or other difficult times. Since I first began prepping back in the ‘80s, there is always talk of people going solo during difficult times.…

Did you know that nearly 1000 people die each year due to heat-related illnesses? Not to mention the tens of thousands who suffer from heat-related injuries that sometimes extend for the rest of their lives. As a paramedic and heat casualty myself, I know first hand the serious and prolonged problems heat can cause. In…

Is there something you’ve been wanting to do and have been putting it off? In this episode on overcoming procrastination, we talk about:  What is procrastination, Why we procrastinate, and How you can overcome it to help become better prepared and more able to deal with the nonsense life throws at you. What is Procrastination…

Have you ever thought about how something you screwed up is just what someone famous is now quoted on? Well, I did, and had I listened to Ben Franklin’s words of wisdom, I may have been better prepared to get on the road when I headed for the woods. So part of my situational awareness…

One of the greatest parts about being a pepper today is the ability to look back in history, to see what happened, what went wrong before we got here that we can use to help make today that much better, and to help make a more secure future. Let’s reach back in history, going all…

I literally received the best message I’ve ever gotten on Facebook. I don’t think the person that sent it to me understood why.  Here’s what I received.  “As much as I believe you have great credentials to speak on a lot of subjects related to survival, I just cannot get on board with your seeming…