How to Prepare for Chaos Without Living in Fear

Use this checklist to help you navigate and become better prepared for the chaos without living in fear.

✅ Learn how cyberwarfare affects the grid
✅ Identify how trade wars affect food and medicine
✅ Recognize economic instability warning signs
✅ Start tracking trusted sources of news
✅ Talk to one friend or family member about your plan to prepare

✅ 3-week pantry with no-cook foods
✅ Clean water storage (1 gal/day per person)
✅ Flashlights, batteries, and solar chargers
✅ Emergency cash stash & copies of IDs
✅ Simple home safety upgrades
✅ Printed contact list and medical info

✅ Emergency plan that includes your health needs
✅ A “go binder” with ID, meds, contacts, insurance
✅ A buddy system: who checks on you—and who do you check on?
✅ At least one skill you’re teaching or preserving
✅ Mentally commit to leading with calm
✅ One action this week that builds your legacy