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Reply to: Cultivating a survival mindset: the Stockdale Paradox, Stoicism, and the importance of partying on Posted October 17, 2021

So inspiring, thank you for sharing. This section really resonated for me too. I believe having (and keeping) your eyes open to what is really happening around you takes genuine courage, and although hard – that knowledge helps you to put yourself in the best position to develop and improve things. I read someone somewhere defining the word ‘positive’ as ‘proactive’ and I like that a lot. ‘Proactive’ gives a mindset like yours more of the grit and honour it deserves.

Reply to: Dealing with a spouse / significant other who thinks prepping is nuts Posted January 24, 2021

One thing to add to all the excellent comments so far is that it sounds like you and your husband are quite different and often when we’re kind of complimentary couples rather than being similar personalities, it’s harder when we disagree. I do think that it can often make for a really strong bond, and perhaps some of that unconditional love, mentioned below is the key to help ease the friction (from both perspectives). Also perhaps thinking about the values that you share that cross over with prepping might help to explain why it’s important to you – perhaps if he discussed why he thinks it’s crazy he might have a good point about certain kit or an approach or rationale about the Covid response that’s worth hearing – but maybe the first step is to have some fair and thoughtful conversation, listening both ways, rather than reacting would help. Often easier said than done! It’s hard, I feel your pain – there is so much division out there at the moment without having some at home. Best of luck.

Reply to: Dealing with a spouse / significant other who thinks prepping is nuts Posted January 24, 2021

Very wise words and a kind and considered reflection on life when you really care about others but you do not necessarily choose the same paths.

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Reply to: Cultivating a survival mindset: the Stockdale Paradox, Stoicism, and the importance of partying on Posted October 17, 2021

So inspiring, thank you for sharing. This section really resonated for me too. I believe having (and keeping) your eyes open to what is really happening around you takes genuine courage, and although hard – that knowledge helps you to put yourself in the best position to develop and improve things. I read someone somewhere defining the word ‘positive’ as ‘proactive’ and I like that a lot. ‘Proactive’ gives a mindset like yours more of the grit and honour it deserves.

Reply to: Dealing with a spouse / significant other who thinks prepping is nuts Posted January 24, 2021

One thing to add to all the excellent comments so far is that it sounds like you and your husband are quite different and often when we’re kind of complimentary couples rather than being similar personalities, it’s harder when we disagree. I do think that it can often make for a really strong bond, and perhaps some of that unconditional love, mentioned below is the key to help ease the friction (from both perspectives). Also perhaps thinking about the values that you share that cross over with prepping might help to explain why it’s important to you – perhaps if he discussed why he thinks it’s crazy he might have a good point about certain kit or an approach or rationale about the Covid response that’s worth hearing – but maybe the first step is to have some fair and thoughtful conversation, listening both ways, rather than reacting would help. Often easier said than done! It’s hard, I feel your pain – there is so much division out there at the moment without having some at home. Best of luck.

Reply to: Dealing with a spouse / significant other who thinks prepping is nuts Posted January 24, 2021

Very wise words and a kind and considered reflection on life when you really care about others but you do not necessarily choose the same paths.