Best Skills to Learn Now for Real Self-Sufficiency

MeadowWhisperer

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Best Skills to Learn Now for Real Self-Sufficiency

With the world feeling more unpredictable each year, I've been focusing on real self-sufficiency—beyond just stashing supplies. I've seen lots about bushcraft, foraging, water filtration, and basic medical knowledge, but what truly essential skills would you prioritize if you wanted to live with minimal reliance on outside systems? For example, I've started learning about seed saving and natural pest control for the garden, but I’m wondering what else folks deem absolutely critical.

Is it better to focus on in-depth knowledge of a few areas (like advanced medical care or off-grid energy systems), or broaden out and get the basics of