Apart from the immediate basics, water, shelter, fire, food, your mental state in a survival situation is key to you making it through it in one piece.
In fact, in a prolonged survival situation, your mental state can be your most important asset or your worst enemy.
There are several things you need to do to hone your skills mentally and one of them is willpower.
Willpower, or self-discipline, whether it is avoiding overeating, quitting smoking or getting yourself into a bug-out routine, is a critical skill that you have to master for when it really matters.
When faced with a survival moment, your willpower and ability to control impulse could save your life. It also will set a standard for calmness in a stressful situation, which is also critical.
On the next page, we'll list 5 Survival Traits. Do you have them? Check and find out!
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I find that most real survivalist (people with the traits you point out) are not distracted by rumors, gossip and idle BS. They also have a deeply centered belief in themselves. You can tell them they are dying and they still have the will to fight through. They understand the price they have to pay. Pain is just a price to pay. GB
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