I was watching an episode of Man vs. Wild today when I realized that most of the tips for surviving in the wild can be applied to surviving in a bad economy. Here are some tips from Bear Grylls along with my translation for a bad economy.
1. When you find yourself stranded you must make time to acclimatize and assess your situation, take long hard look around and try to get to grips with whatever environment you are in.
My Translation: No matter what your situation take stock in where you are as a first step in survival.
2. To survive in any extreme environment you must get your priorities right.
My Translation: If you have a job, cut your expenses and stockpile cash. If you just lost your job cut your expenses and try to find a job wherever you can.
3. Be willing to do the unthinkable.
My Translation: Be willing to get rid of cable, cancel the netflix subscription, stop shopping at Whole Foods, sell your car, sell your house, etc...
4. The golden rule of survival is to stay put, eventually rescue will come, but sometimes you won't have a choice, you'll have to move on.
My Translation: If you get laid off you can't wait for others to come to your rescue, you have to start looking for work and helping yourself right away.
5. Nature will always throw surprises your way.
My Translation: Life will always throw surprises your way. Expect the unexpected.
6. It is very easy to make mistakes, and mistakes can be deadly.
My Translation: Not being aware of the economic downturn is a mistake. Not having a plan in case you get laid off is a mistake.
7. If you are stranded in the wild a good shelter can help your chances for survival dramatically.
My Translation: Have a good emergency fund to hold you over for a while if you get laid off.
8. Work with what nature gives you.
My Translation: If the only job openings are for janitors then grab a broom baby!
9. Sometimes you just need a place to rest up and get out of the elements.
My Translation: Your next job does not have to be the opportunity of a lifetime.
10. Good shelters take time to build.
My Translation: A really good emergency plan and solid finances take time to build. Start now if you haven't started already.
11. Half of survival is to keep your hopes up and your spirits alive.
My Translation: No matter what life throws at you stay positive. Whistle while you sweep that floor or wash those dishes.
12. Whatever environment you find yourself in, its a case Hanging in there, and persevering no matter how tough it gets.
My Translation: Don't give up.
13. Be prepared to eat some jacked up stuff.
My Translation: Beans and rice, rice and beans, spam, ramen, just think back to what you ate in college.
14. Whatever terrain you find yourself in, do whatever you can to improve your chances.
My Translation: If you are looking for a job you should network and beat down doors. People are not going to go looking for you with a job to give you in a bad economy.
1. When you find yourself stranded you must make time to acclimatize and assess your situation, take long hard look around and try to get to grips with whatever environment you are in.
My Translation: No matter what your situation take stock in where you are as a first step in survival.
2. To survive in any extreme environment you must get your priorities right.
My Translation: If you have a job, cut your expenses and stockpile cash. If you just lost your job cut your expenses and try to find a job wherever you can.
3. Be willing to do the unthinkable.
My Translation: Be willing to get rid of cable, cancel the netflix subscription, stop shopping at Whole Foods, sell your car, sell your house, etc...
4. The golden rule of survival is to stay put, eventually rescue will come, but sometimes you won't have a choice, you'll have to move on.
My Translation: If you get laid off you can't wait for others to come to your rescue, you have to start looking for work and helping yourself right away.
5. Nature will always throw surprises your way.
My Translation: Life will always throw surprises your way. Expect the unexpected.
6. It is very easy to make mistakes, and mistakes can be deadly.
My Translation: Not being aware of the economic downturn is a mistake. Not having a plan in case you get laid off is a mistake.
7. If you are stranded in the wild a good shelter can help your chances for survival dramatically.
My Translation: Have a good emergency fund to hold you over for a while if you get laid off.
8. Work with what nature gives you.
My Translation: If the only job openings are for janitors then grab a broom baby!
9. Sometimes you just need a place to rest up and get out of the elements.
My Translation: Your next job does not have to be the opportunity of a lifetime.
10. Good shelters take time to build.
My Translation: A really good emergency plan and solid finances take time to build. Start now if you haven't started already.
11. Half of survival is to keep your hopes up and your spirits alive.
My Translation: No matter what life throws at you stay positive. Whistle while you sweep that floor or wash those dishes.
12. Whatever environment you find yourself in, its a case Hanging in there, and persevering no matter how tough it gets.
My Translation: Don't give up.
13. Be prepared to eat some jacked up stuff.
My Translation: Beans and rice, rice and beans, spam, ramen, just think back to what you ate in college.
14. Whatever terrain you find yourself in, do whatever you can to improve your chances.
My Translation: If you are looking for a job you should network and beat down doors. People are not going to go looking for you with a job to give you in a bad economy.
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