Theyve got food stored, a generator, a first aid kit and assorted other things ready to go.
The problem is that preparedness isnt just about having the best or most gear.
Its a combination of your stuff, your mindset and your skills.
Lets take a look at ten skills you should master to truly be ready.
Recognize a Threat Early
Its called situational awareness, and weve written about it here before.
Learn what the OODA loop is if you dont already know, and develop that situational awareness.
Mastering your emotions isnt a short or even easy task, but its one worth practicing.
There are all kinds of resources out there to help you carry concealed more effectively.
Improvise a repair on your vehicle?
Being able to fix things isnt just a skill, its a necessity.
Fade into the Crowd
People often like to be noticed.
If they didnt, there wouldnt be such a huge market for T-shirts with various sayings on them.
Sometimes, however, not being noticed is the best possible action.
Learn how to fade, to be the proverbial gray man.
We mentioned this earlier, but you should understand the area youre in and learn to blend.
Know your audience and know your surroundings.
Take the time to learn skills across a wide variety of disciplines.
You never know when youll need them.
