Best Skills to Learn First for Self-Sufficiency

EchoTangoFox

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Best Skills to Learn First for Self-Sufficiency

When it comes to becoming truly self-sufficient, what skills do folks here think are the most critical to learn first? I’ve focused on comms, but wondering if things like water purification or first aid should take priority for beginners. There’s only so much time, so I’d like to hear which skills have actually paid off for you in real-world situations. Any underrated basics you wish you’d learned earlier?
 
Comms are huge, but honestly, basic water purification is a must—can’t do much without safe water. Ever tried making a DIY filter out in the field?