https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/general-preparedness/assessing-skills-readiness-done-to-do/ The New Canadian Preppers Network Discussion Board en-US Sun, 10 May 2026 17:30:21 +0000 wpForo 60 https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/general-preparedness/assessing-skills-readiness-done-to-do/paged/2/#post-369223 Fri, 10 Aug 2018 13:57:14 +0000 General Preparedness HopeImReady https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/general-preparedness/assessing-skills-readiness-done-to-do/paged/2/#post-369223 https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/general-preparedness/assessing-skills-readiness-done-to-do/#post-369198 Wed, 08 Aug 2018 13:22:01 +0000 I do commend you on the progress you've made in three and a half, short years. As long as you keep your 8 basic categories in mind, you won't go wrong. Keep up the good work.]]> General Preparedness tazweiss https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/general-preparedness/assessing-skills-readiness-done-to-do/#post-369198 https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/general-preparedness/assessing-skills-readiness-done-to-do/#post-368807 Sat, 16 Jun 2018 13:57:02 +0000 Now you are going to have to take up sewing, so you can take in those clothes that are to big. Congrats on your hard work paying off.]]> General Preparedness kootenay kid https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/general-preparedness/assessing-skills-readiness-done-to-do/#post-368807 https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/general-preparedness/assessing-skills-readiness-done-to-do/#post-368794 Fri, 15 Jun 2018 15:08:57 +0000 Knitting- can knit the basics - things no longer look moth-eaten haha
Orienteering - going on a year doing half-day orienteering events - I am slow but don't suck too bad, getting better at judging distances and my observation skills

Improve physical fitness - major progress. Now work out 5 days/week, mixed cardio (treadmill, elliptical, outdoor cycling, orienteering/hiking), lifting medium weights for upper body and I am eating smaller portions, cutting back on desserts/snacks and alcohol. My legs are getting used to the exercise so I no longer an so exhausted each time. I am sleeping much better, totally off ibuprofen/muscle relaxants for neck/shoulder issues and have lost around 35 lbs in the last 4 1/2 months :) Only downside is some of my clothes are too big now..]]> General Preparedness HopeImReady https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/general-preparedness/assessing-skills-readiness-done-to-do/#post-368794 https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/general-preparedness/assessing-skills-readiness-done-to-do/#post-367019 Tue, 24 Oct 2017 07:08:43 +0000
It's a good idea to have a team plan (unless you live alone and are otherwise unattached to a significant other or family members). Everyone usually possesses a skill(s) that is superior to ones own training and experience. Consideration of this factor helps the team set priorities as to the areas needing to be addressed.

As I mentioned in a recent post, I have many personal shortcomings in training and experience that I must tackle. If someone else can fill the void (which is the case with my wife) these areas can receive a lower priority until other gaps are filled. It certainly doesn't mean that I can omit them, but it gives me a clearer picture of what first needs to be done. This also helps us understand the specialty tools each of us are responsible for in a bug-out situation.

Keep-up the good work! You really seem to be moving forward.]]> General Preparedness Wayne https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/general-preparedness/assessing-skills-readiness-done-to-do/#post-367019 https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/general-preparedness/assessing-skills-readiness-done-to-do/#post-367018 Mon, 23 Oct 2017 18:24:09 +0000 General Preparedness HopeImReady https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/general-preparedness/assessing-skills-readiness-done-to-do/#post-367018 https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/general-preparedness/assessing-skills-readiness-done-to-do/#post-366875 Sun, 17 Sep 2017 19:03:59 +0000
It does seem like a never ending list though, doesn't it:)?]]> General Preparedness The Island Retreat https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/general-preparedness/assessing-skills-readiness-done-to-do/#post-366875 https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/general-preparedness/assessing-skills-readiness-done-to-do/#post-366862 Fri, 15 Sep 2017 19:55:39 +0000
You should try bowfishing.]]> General Preparedness scrounger https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/general-preparedness/assessing-skills-readiness-done-to-do/#post-366862 https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/general-preparedness/assessing-skills-readiness-done-to-do/#post-366860 Fri, 15 Sep 2017 11:34:30 +0000
Whats important is that you have accomplished alot in a short time and that you continue to amass other skills. Kudos to you..]]> General Preparedness Adagio https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/general-preparedness/assessing-skills-readiness-done-to-do/#post-366860 https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/general-preparedness/assessing-skills-readiness-done-to-do/#post-366840 Tue, 12 Sep 2017 19:06:28 +0000 Good for you hopeimready. Target shooting is a great skill but have you ever considered taking this to the next level and trying a hunt? It's one thing to be able to hit a target but shooting a live moving object is another skill all in itself. Probably sounds weird to some, but I actually am a pescetarian and have no desire to hunt. I would like to learn to fish, though. I have also been looking at some of the "practical" shooting disciplines which involve moving (fake human) targets and where you are timed...]]> General Preparedness HopeImReady https://canadianpreppersnetwork.com/community/general-preparedness/assessing-skills-readiness-done-to-do/#post-366840