Posts by Brian Duff
Nashville Explosion: Should We Expect Warzone Tactics at Home?
While many people are waking to a traditional Christmas morning of gift-giving, holiday cheer, and having a rare, stress-free 2020 day, a new tradition may be exploding across the United States. Unfortunately, that new tradition does not involve reindeer, Santa, or peace. Instead, our new tradition, the tradition of places like Iraq and Afghanistan, is…
Read More113: 5 Ways to Spot Fake News
One of the critical abilities needed to master today’s world is the capacity to spot fake news. Knowing ways to spot fake news helps verify 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. Imagine if you made…
Read More112: Lessons from the Mount St Helens Volcano Eruption
May 18, 1980, is a day that many Pacific Northwesterners will never forget – it was the day the Mount St Helens volcano erupted. The Mount St Helens volcano is located about 100 miles south of Seattle and 50 miles northeast of Portland, Oregon. The eruption of the Mount St Helens volcano was the most…
Read MoreM4S 109: Disaster Situations Aren’t Always Isolated Events
Let’s talk about some stuff that does it make people feel very comfortable – disaster situations. Every area has certain disaster situations to which they are more prone. Considering disasters from a “what-if?” mindset allows us to be one step ahead of the event if and when it happens. I look at disasters in two…
Read More107: Prepping Groups or Going It Alone – Which Is Best?
Prepping groups or going it alone? That’s always a raging debate in the preparedness world, much like the “best gun,” where you should live, and whether to bug out or bug in. While the first Rambo was a great movie, it set a bad precedent for many people in the preparedness niche who now feel…
Read More106: How to Prevent Heat Illness
Knowing how to prevent heat illness can do more than save you in the short term – it can also prevent long-term heat-related issues. Did you know that nearly 1,000 people die each year due to heat-related illnesses? Not to mention, tens of thousands of people who suffer from heat-related injuries sometimes have issues for…
Read More105: How to Get Over Procrastination and Get Things Done
Do you have a list of things to do, but you’re sitting there watching YouTube (or reading this blog) and eating a snack? Do you put things off – sometimes until it’s too late? Would you like to know how to get over procrastination and finally get things done? Read on. What is Procrastination? To…
Read More104: Ben Franklin’s Best Prepper Quotes
Founding Father Ben Franklin was sharing prepper quotes well before anyone ever thought of a term like “prepper.” His wisdom has held true throughout centuries, and so much of it relates to just thinking ahead. Some of My Favorite Ben Franklin Prepper Quotes Had I listened to Ben Franklin’s words of wisdom, I may have…
Read More103: Lessons from the Scofield Coal Mine Disaster
Let’s reach back in history, going all the way back to talk about the Scofield Coal Mine Disaster, which occurred on May 1st of 1900 in Utah. One of the greatest parts about being a prepper today is the ability to look back in history at previous disasters to see what happened and what went wrong.…
Read More99: How to Create Your Best Daily Routine
Creating your own best daily routine is incredibly helpful in finding more free time to do the things you LIKE to do. Daily routines also help increase your confidence and overall satisfaction with yourself and your day. Establishing the best daily routine for you can be accomplished in four easy steps: Finding Your Motivation Deciding…
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