Prepare. Think. Survive.

“In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice; but in practice, there always is a difference.” – Yogi Berra

There are some survival-related knowledge and skills that might be useful for you to know and even practice when applicable.

The Psychology of Survival:

• The 4 F’s of Survival – The 4 basic instincts motivating the behaviors of most or all living things
  
• The SURVIVAL Acronym - To help get you in the survivor mindset
• Survival Psychology – Delve into the thought processes of a true survivor
• Survival Psychology: Stress – Conquer it!
• Surviving With A Group: Assessing Your Team Skill-Sets
• The Left-Handed Combat Advantage
• The Thought Process Of An Attacker
• Surviving TEOTWAWKI
• Verbal Self Defense
  

Survival and Communication:

• The NATO Phonetic Alphabet
• Morse Code

Wilderness Survival:

• Making Soap from Animal Fat
• Staying Cool in the Heat - To avoid heat-related injury/illness
• How to Make a Solar Still - A great way to get drinkable, clean water
• Procuring Water in the Wild - Out in nature, no one can hear you frantically search for water
• Animal Sources of Food in the Wild – We all need to eat, after all
• Making a Stone Knife - The old fashioned way
• Making a Bone Knife
• Starting a Fire with Steel Wool and a Battery
• Starting a Fire with Flint and Steel
• Make a Pit Trap - Useful for hunting big game wherever they’re plentiful
• Make a Punji Stick Trap – Like a pit trap, but bloodier
• Urushiol: The Chemical Defense Weapon of Poison Oak, Ivy, and Sumac
• Survival Psychology: The STOP Acronym and Surviving in the Wilderness
• The KISSWEP Acronym: For When Your’e Stranded/Lost
• How to Avoid Being Struck by Lightning – Just like it says on the tin
• Survival Retreat Basics: Your Bug-Out Location – Now that the end of the world is here, where are you escaping to?
• Tips for Pooping Outdoors – Exactly what it says

General Combat Info:

• Knife Fighting: Hand Grip Techniques
• The Improvised Douse And Ignite

Urban Survival:

• Vehicle Safety and Security Tips
• Observing Suspicious Behavior:  Parking Garage Safety
• Preventative Safety on Foot – Don’t get jumped by guys trying to steal your wallet
• Procuring Water in the City - Where to find water after a disaster disrupts your plumbing/access to running water
• 4 Tips for Street Fighting Self Defense – Hint: Curling up in the fetal position and crying isn’t one of them
• Urban Safety: Take Off Your Headphones -  It’s no fun getting hit by a Buick or a train
• Dog Attacks – What to do if you find yourself being attacked by a dog

Women’s Self Defense:

• Women’s Self Defense and Safety: Tips
• Women’s Self Defense: More Tips
• Drink Spiking Awareness
• Self Defense Move: The Ear Slap
• Self Defense Move: The Groin Pull
• Self Defense Move: The Eye Gouge
• Self Defense Move: A Knee To The Groin
• Using Car Keys in Self Defense

Just for Fun:

• Ex-Wife Attack - Some ex-spouses hold grudges, be prepared