Living On Nothing: What the Homeless Can Teach Us When Life Throws a Curve Ball
Most of us wouldn't CHOOSE to be homeless. But we should never say "never"; life has a way of throwing us curve balls. If you do find yourself on the run to avoid persecution or capture or homeless due to natural disaster, financial ruin and lack of friends/family ties, this information will be crucial to cope (and survive) despite setbacks. Homeless people have learned a lot of valuable information about surviving in a broken world with limited handouts; that's why it's imperative we learn from them on how they're able to survive. [VIDEO 1] [VIDEO 2: LESS - Losing is Everything (the movie on TUBITV.COM)] Here are some things to consider:
1 – Newspaper Is Your Friend for bedding, Insulation, Fire and Education.
2 – Sleeping On The Streets: Find a mattress, find a sleeping bag, find a friend, find shelter, sleep in open areas.
3 – Remain Hopeful: Recognize your talents and form a plan, make friends, receive help, and get on track.
4 – Look As Presentable As Possible: Try not to look homeless. Stay as clean and groomed as possible.
5 – Find Some Kind of [legal] "Hustle" to Make Money. This is where your individual talents can work for you.
6 – Dress For Survival: Layers are your friend to add or remove with changing weather conditions.
7 – Get A Stray Dog for company, warmth and protection.
8 – Keep Your Stuff On You At All Times to prevent theft by other homeless people.
9 – Stay Packed: Your situation can change at a moment's notice. Always be packed and ready to leave at any moment.
10 – Avoid Fighting Unless Being Attacked to prevent injury in an already difficult situation. But, defend yourself until you can run.
11 – Blend In with your surroundings. Lay low and don't get into trouble. Keep quiet about what you know and what you have.
12 – Stay Warm: Blankets, Fire, Shelter.
13 – Stay in Familiar Area to keep safe, reduce surprises and receiving food and handouts (homeless shelters), as you become familiar to passersby.
14 – Have Access To First-Aid to stay well and treat cuts/scrapes to prevent diseases.
15 – Choose Foods Wisely: Nutritious as possible, light-weight to travel, not accessable to critters.
16 – Carry Refillable Bottles to stay hydrated. Sanitize drinking water.
17 – Find and Wear good footwear: You could be walking quite a bit. Prevent blisters and keep feet dry.
18 – Always be aware of your surroundings to stay safe and recognize opportunities for resources.
19 – Travel along routes to give you the most protection from the elements.
[Reference Link] The Suze Orman Story
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