Why ‘Getting Prepared’ Always Fails (And How to Fix It)

Random gear is not a plan! According to our friend Morgan at Rogue Preparedness, there is a way to correctly prepare so that you don’t fail when you need to pull from your supply. She recommends starting with systems, not scenarios, when gathering items for your prepping stash. Keep reading to learn more. ~ The Editors

Most people don’t fail at preparedness because they’re lazy.

They fail because they’re overwhelmed.

There’s too much information.

Too many opinions.

Too many people shouting:

“You need this!”
“No, buy that!”
“Start here!”
“No, start there!”

So people do what most overwhelmed people do:

Nothing.

Or worse…

They buy random stuff and hope for the best.

Random Gear Is Not a Plan

This is one of the biggest problems in preparedness.

People end up with:

• a flashlight they forgot batteries for (or is cheap and won’t work)
• canned food they never eat (so it just sits there collecting dust like in a museum)
• a water filter they’ve never tested (because they just assume they’ll “figure it out”)
• a bug out bag with no actual evacuation plan (and never practicing with it)

It feels productive.

But it’s not a system.

It’s just stuff.

And stuff without a plan creates false confidence.

Preparedness Isn’t About Buying More

It’s about answering better questions.

Questions like:

• What problem am I solving first?
• What happens if the power goes out tonight?
• What happens if water stops flowing?
• Could my family function for 7 days without stores?
• If I had to leave fast, what would I grab?

Those questions create clarity.

And clarity creates action.

Start With Systems, Not Scenarios

A lot of people try to prepare for every disaster at once.

That’s a fast way to burn out.

Instead, focus on systems:

Food

Can you feed your family without relying on the grocery store?

Water

Can you store, source, and purify enough water?

Power

Can you cook, light your home, and charge essentials without the grid?

Information

Can you access important documents and stay informed if the internet is down?

Continue reading “Why ‘Getting Prepared’ Always Fails (And How to Fix It)” on her website, RoguePreparedness.com.

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  About Morgan Rogue

  Morgan lives in Texas with her husband, daughters and 2 dogs. She spends most of her time getting outdoors with her daughters, prepping for emergencies and disasters and teaching others how to be prepared. She also enjoys archery, hunting, fishing, firearms, hiking, camping, HAM, Jeeps and generally getting out and exploring life through epic adventures! View all posts by Morgan Rogue →