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To Survive, it Pays to “Know a Guy”

February 16, 2018 By E.J. Smith - Your Survival Guy

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Rhode Island is often referred to by its citizens as the “I know a guy,” state. When facing the bureaucratic quagmire that is state and local government here, sometimes people can get things done faster if they “know a guy.” The phrase works great for other situations as well, such as getting tickets to a big game, reservations at the best restaurants, or getting ahold of just about anything in short supply. It pays to know a guy.

In survival preparations too, it pays to know a guy, or girl for that matter. Communities are what make life livable for most people. Access to food grown by a farmer, or clothing made by a tailor, or transportation offered by drivers or pilots (boat captains work well too if you live near the water) are all resources that could come in very handy in any disaster.

As a bit of survival homework, consider who you know and what resources they bring to the table. Are you alone in your community, or do you have access to the talents and resources of a vast network of people who would be willing to help you out in times of need?

If you are alone, consider reaching out to those around you. Every person should understand their local food supply chain, and the you should start by taking a survey of your local farmers market. Get to know the folks who make food right in your own backyard. Farmers tend to be among the wittiest and most intelligent people you’ll meet, so meeting them will be as enjoyable as it is beneficial for you both.

Developing a community isn’t important only for times of mega-apocalyptic disaster. Your community will rally around you in times of personal disaster as well. Get to know the people around you, and don’t forget that communities work both ways. You can bring as much to the table for your community as they can bring to you.

Originally posted on Yoursurvivalguy.com.

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E.J. Smith is the Founder of YourSurvivalGuy.com, Managing Director at Richard C. Young & Co., Ltd., a Managing Editor of Richardcyoung.com, and Editor-in-Chief of Youngresearch.com. E.J. graduated from Babson College in Wellesley, Massachusetts, with a B.S. in finance and investments. In 1995, E.J. began his investment career at Fidelity Investments in Boston before joining Richard C. Young & Co., Ltd. in 1998. E.J. has trained at Sig Sauer Academy in Epping, NH, where he completed course-work in Practical and Defensive Handgun, Conceal Carry Pistol, Shotguns, Precision Scope Rifle and Kidnapping Prevention. E.J. plays a Yamaha Recording Custom drum set with Zilldjian cymbals. His first drum set was a 5-piece Slingerland with Zilldjians. He grew-up worshiping Neil Peart of the band Rush, and loves the song Tom Sawyer—the name of his family’s boat, a Grady-White Canyon 306. He grew up in Mattapoisett, MA, an idyllic small town on the water near Cape Cod. He spends time in Newport, RI and Bartlett, NH—both as far away from Wall Street as one could mentally get. The Newport office is on a quiet, tree lined street not far from the harbor and the log cabin in Bartlett, NH, the “Live Free or Die” state, sits on the edge of the White Mountain National Forest. He enjoys spending time in Key West and Paris. Please get in touch with E.J. at ejsmith@youngresearch.com. Sign up here to receive all the best content from Richardcyoung.com each week.

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