A man needs to know how to thrive if civilization continues on defying all rational thought.
A man needs to know how to survive if civilization continues on, but without an economy.
A man needs to know how to survive if there is no civilization tomorrow. All it takes is one large sunspot to erupt 1 AU away, and in 41 hours there won’t be much left here on Earth.
With the above understood, you need to know basic economics and investments. Bonds and CDs, Puts and Calls, interest owed, dividend income due.
You need to know how to both read and *write* a legal contract.
Basic math. Basic reading.
You need to have basic goods stored at home.
You need a bugout bag.
You need to be prepared for lawlessness at various levels, from politicians and reporters abusing civilized society, to carrying a dummy wallet to flip to a mugger so that you have the option of reaching for your CCW after he begins to turn his back to you, down to armoring your vehicles with surplus body armor and 3M security film on the windows in case of widespread anarchy.
Know how to sail. Know how to fly. Know how to drift a car and how to not high-center a 4x4 truck.
Know how to sharpen a knife and clean a firearm.
Know how to shop. Priceshop on-line to verify that any price someone gives you is in the ballpark.
Know how to pay your bills. Know how to hustle if you have to have income off the grid.
Know how to travel internationally and how to recognize those who are intent on fleecing you.
Know how to fight and how to avoid fights.
Know loyalty to your friends and family.
Know how to train a dog and ride a horse.
Know how to maintain your car and your house.
Know how to use good manners and how to defuse a bully.
Know how to enjoy an evening out with your wife without embarrasing her over a mistake by a $3/hr+tips waiter or cook.
Know how to slow-dance, build a fire, and cook a fish.
Know how to throw a football, catch a baseball, and shoot a basketball.
Know how to sew, burp a baby, and educate your children.
Know how to do the math; is a business deal really a “deal” or not?
Know how to listen to your boss and to your employees.
Pray.
Absolutely priceless list of pertinent info! Though I would mildly disagree in regards to the sunspot LOL..if that happens and civ as we know it is reduced to a creampuff...no one is getting out alive. :)