SurvivalBlog.com: The “Power of Ten” Planning Model, by Sandkicker
Posted on February 6, 2010
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This article has nothing to do with any special properties of the number ten, but rather refers to a progressive planning method based on the size of a problem. This is a way to organize thinking and planning for chaotic situations.
“If you fail to plan, you’ve planned to fail”. It would be irresponsible to present any particular plan as suitable for everyone, however, these are some guidelines on how and why you should develop your own plans. Why do I have the nerve to write this piece? I’ve been in the middle of more than one “adventure”… and in only one of them did I have any preplanned resources. I’ve been thinking and planning about survival issues for decades.
SHTF or TEOTWAWKI can mean different things at different times. While many web sites focus on total breakdowns, the fact is that for any given person walking across the street without looking both ways and being killed by a truck, it’s the same as the whole planet getting smacked by a 50 mile wide asteroid. The focus of the “Power of Ten” is based on the premise that almost everyone has sudden small emergencies. Preparation for small emergencies as a part of a larger overall plan is a useful approach, because a small one day emergency can stretch out to many days. Those who are prepared have the chance at survival
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