Preparedness: The Basics and Beyond by Mark A. Smith

Author:Mark A. Smith [Smith, Mark A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Crafts; Hobbies & Home, Home Improvement & Design, How-To & Home Improvements, Security, Reference, Nonfiction
Amazon: B008GU5BRI
Published: 2012-07-01T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen: NETWORKING

What is it and why do I need it? Well networking is just what the name suggests, establishing and maintaining a link with others who are like minded and who are actively preparing. (Let me clarify something: the previous sentence is MY criteria for networking, some people are fine with hooking up with folks who are just like minded)

Why do I have both criteria in my definition? For me it’s an easy question to answer. Why would you try to link up with those who are not of the same mind set and not actively working on improving their situation? You don’t because they will only be a drain on your resources which are already committed to providing for you and yours. Resources following an event, especially if it is a severe one and/or covers a large geographic area may be scarce to non-existent depending on circumstances. What you have on-hand might be it, the sum of what you have to survive on for an extended period. Why have someone else with you who is only draining those resources with little to nothing for you to gain in return? Simply because he is a nice guy or you are? Sorry, that is not nearly a good enough reason for me. Not when it is a choice between them and me.

Remember, the preparedness lifestyle at its core is about the safety of your family. Networking is another way of increasing your options. Since you’re either currently expending time, energy and money on preparedness or planning to doesn’t it make sense to do it working with those who are doing the same? You learn from them, they learn from you. How much is it worth to you to have someone telling you not to buy a certain brand or type of equipment because they did and it was a piece of junk? You can consolidate your money with others (in the right situation) to buy in bulk so that everyone saves money.

Does what I am telling you mean you can’t talk to your neighbor Ray who is a good friend but refuses to prep? Of course not but searching out and finding others who feel as you do is something that you must do if you want to not only survive but survive and thrive. There is a world of difference between the two.

I’m going to warn you in advance it isn’t easy at times especially when you are first moving into this phase of prepping. There is no great national preparedness test given to our citizens (oh how I wish!) which is then graded and the results sent out. Chances are if you take a careful look around you might already know folks who are quietly into preparedness. Parents, grandparents (never overlook resources), friends, acquaintances from church or work, fellow members of civic groups, local faith based community organizations, Red Cross chapters and yes, internet sources.

A few words on that last one. The internet is an amazing place full of information, some good and some terrible, entertainment and fascinating people.

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